Senior Electronics Technician: Prototyping & Test Lab Lead

Polluxa, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Polluxa, Inc. seeks a hands-on Test Engineer to validate hardware, firmware, software and test fixtures for heat trace and leak-detection controllers. You will assemble prototypes, build fixtures and support internal/external manufacturing.

You will troubleshoot circuits, analyze failures, perform standards testing, and communicate results to engineers. A diploma in electrical engineering and 5+ years in a lab are required; precise soldering and lab tools experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Technology diploma in electrical/electronics or related engineering.
• 5+ years of hands-on laboratory, soldering or technical experience.
• Ability to solder fine pitch components in PCBA.
• Experience with building prototype circuit boards, manufacturing test fixtures, high voltage wiring.
• Experience in firmware and software testing according to defined test plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product validation - Hardware, Firmware, Software & Test Fixture testing of Heat trace and leak detection controllers in accordance with established procedures and test plans while exercising flexibility and innovation.
• Assemble prototype & custom PCBAs for experimental setups; design and build test fixtures & load banks to support internal and external manufacturing.
• Support manufacturing team (internal/external) by troubleshooting test fixtures and production issues
• Analyze and troubleshoot circuits down to the component level and assist with failure and root cause analysis, troubleshooting equipment and product repair.
• Perform standards and certification testing, including participation in approvals and witness testing.
• Interpret and communicate test results, observations, and recommendations to engineers and project teams.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory and equipment while ensuring compliance with all safety standards and procedures.
• Audit and standardize test methods, update SOPs, retrain staff, and apply sound judgment to improve processes and solutions.

Skills

Soldering

Lab testing

Circuit troubleshooting

Test plan execution

Technical documentation

Data interpretation

Independent work

Education

Technology diploma in Electrical/Electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Function Generator

AC/DC Power Supplies

Job description

Polluxa, Inc. seeks a hands-on Test Engineer to validate hardware, firmware, software and test fixtures for heat trace and leak-detection controllers. You will assemble prototypes, build fixtures and support internal/external manufacturing.

You will troubleshoot circuits, analyze failures, perform standards testing, and communicate results to engineers. A diploma in electrical engineering and 5+ years in a lab are required; precise soldering and lab tools experience are essential.