Research & Development Technician 2

Avispa; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Avispa is seeking an R&D Technician 2 to support new product introduction by building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and characterizing instrument prototypes in the NPI laboratory. You will work in an ESD-controlled environment alongside NPI Engineers, Technicians, and ERD Engineers to turn on PCAs, assemble devices, and run automated tests under controlled conditions.

The role emphasizes problem solving under schedule pressure in a fast-paced, cross-functional setting, with opportunities

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of electronics manufacturing or NPI experience.
• Associate degree or electronics certifications preferred.
• Solid knowledge of electronics and electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with electronic/mechanical assembly and torque drivers.
• Proficient with Windows and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Work in an ESD-controlled environment to troubleshoot and repair PCAs and prototypes.
• Build instrument prototypes and calibrate automated tests.
• Maintain test racks and collect characterization data under varied conditions.
• Support lab and manufacturing process development during the NPI cycle.
• Identify and solve technical problems under schedule pressure in a fast-paced team.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

NPI environment

Test equipment

PCA assembly

Windows/MS Office

Education

Associate degree or electronics certifications

Tools

Torque drivers

Job description

• 40 hours/week, 24 Month Assignment

A leading electronics testing company is seeking an R&D Technician 2 to support new product introduction activities by building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and characterizing instrument prototypes while supporting manufacturing process development and the NPI laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Work in an Electrical Static Discharge (ESD)-controlled environment and collaborate with NPI Engineers, NPI Technicians, and R&D Engineers to turn on, troubleshoot, and repair printed circuit assemblies (PCAs) and electronic prototypes.


• Build and assemble full instrument prototypes, including electronic and mechanical assemblies using torque drivers, and calibrate and run automated tests on prototypes.


• Build, troubleshoot, and maintain test racks containing electronic test and measurement equipment and execute automated performance characterization tests under temperature and humidity conditions while collecting characterization data.


• Help maintain the NPI laboratory environment and support the development and implementation of manufacturing processes for new products throughout the R&D cycle.


• Identify, prioritize, and solve technical problems while delivering results under schedule pressure and working successfully in a fast-paced, results-driven, cross-functional environment with flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity and change.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, an NPI environment, or equivalent.


• Higher-level education, such as an Associate’s degree, or certifications in electronics are preferred.


• General knowledge of electronics and electronics manufacturing.


• Experience with electronic mechanical assembly, including torque drivers.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.