Senior Engineering Technician

Vuzix; Town of Henrietta, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vuzix Corporation in New York State seeks a Senior Engineering Technician to rework high-density PCB designs. You will work with PCB design and firmware experts to meet ISO 9001:2015 standards and support on-site manufacturing.

The role emphasizes hands-on PCB modification, hand assembly for high-pitch components, lab supervision and quality inspections, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Expert skill level with soldering and hot-air rework.
• Proficient with 0201 rework and assembling 0.35mm-pitch components.

Responsibilities

• Modify/Repair PCBs: Perform modifications and rework for electrical engineering team. Examples would be to add debug leads, replace resistors/capacitors, touch up solder joints.
• Assemble PCBs: Assemble PCBs that are not sent for SMT. These boards are designed with higher-pitch components to aid in hand assembly. Quantities are limited.
• Supervise Electrical Lab: Maintain the electrical engineering lab. Keep supplies of commonly used items. Oversee the general cleanliness of the lab. Organize equipment and keep track of calibration schedules.
• Support Vuzix On-Site Manufacturing: Work with manufacturing team to repair fixtures or provide cable assemblies.
• Support quality control activities such as incoming and outgoing inspections.
• Meets required ISO 9001:2015 standards and necessary training based on the relevant Quality Objectives.

Skills

Soldering

Hot-air rework

0201 rework

PCB assembly - 0.35mm pitch

Job description

Description

About Us:

Founded in 1997, Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI) is a growing, dynamic company that specializes in the design, manufacturing and sale of smart glasses and augmented reality (AR) technologies and products for the enterprise and consumer markets. Company products include wearable displays and computing devices that offer portable, high-quality viewing experience for applications in augmented reality, digital information, utility, and entertainment.

Position Summary:

The Senior Engineering Technician will be reworking and modifying high-density, small-pitch PCB designs.

Required to work alongside a team with PCB design and firmware expertise. This position will also support the functions of the R&D – Electrical Department to meet the requirements of the relevant ISO 9001:2015 standards based on the quality objectives established by Top Management.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Modify/Repair PCBs: Perform modifications and rework for electrical engineering team. Examples would be to add debug leads, replace resistors/capacitors, touch up solder joints.
• Assemble PCBs: Assemble PCBs that are not sent for SMT. These boards are designed with higher-pitch components to aid in hand assembly. Quantities are limited.
• Supervise Electrical Lab: Maintain the electrical engineering lab. Keep supplies of commonly used items. Oversee the general cleanliness of the lab. Organize equipment and keep track of calibration schedules.
• Support Vuzix On-Site Manufacturing: Work with manufacturing team to repair fixtures or provide cable assemblies.
• Support quality control activities such as incoming and outgoing inspections.
• Meets required ISO 9001:2015 standards and necessary training based on the relevant Quality Objectives.

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Written Communication – Read and interpret written information effectively, write clearly and

concisely, adapt writing style for different audiences.

Verbal Communication – Give focused attention to what others are saying, take time to understand what

and respond when appropriate without interrupting, speak clearly and effectively express ideas and

opinions, adapt and react professionally in both positive and negative situations.

Teamwork & Collaboration – Balance team and individual responsibilities, consider others’ views

objectively and with openness to changing your own, give and encourage feedback, contribute to a

positive team dynamic, prioritize team success over personal interests, work effectively across

departments toward company goals.

Professionalism – Interact with others in a considerate manner, follow through on commitments, react

well under pressure and preserve confidentiality, control emotions, and accept responsibility, maintain

focus on solutions and treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Motivation & Initiative – Demonstrate persistence and ability to adapt to changes in daily workflow and

overcome obstacles, ask for and offer help when needed, work independently when required, volunteer

readily and look for ways to improve and create successful outcomes, positively contribute to overall

work environment.

Respect & Integrity – Treat people with respect, work ethically and with honesty and integrity, inspire

the trust of others, demonstrate appreciation and sensitivity for cultural differences, help promote

inclusion and understanding of the value of diversity, embrace differences and support a harassment-free

environment.

Minimal Qualifications:

• 10 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Expert skill level with soldering and hot-air rework.
• Proficient with 0201 rework.
• Proficient with assembling 0.35mm-pitch components.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Comfort level with computer operation – running test applications, installing development board software, etc.
• Industry certifications are preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Travel:

Negligible.

Physical Demands:

Frequently required to sit, speak, hear, see, and perform repetitive motion (data entry).

Occasionally required to lift or carry (10 lb. minimum). Reasonable accommodations will be made available if applicable.

Vuzix Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and employing the best talent available.