Engineering Technician - Tech Talent Link

***We are unable to work with 3rd-party or corp-to-corp candidates for this position***

Overview
 
Our client will be hiring an Engineering Technician with component level testing and solid soldering skills in Beaverton, OR. This role will debug modules down to the component level, assist the test and product engineering teams. Part of the job includes lifting and carrying up to 50lbs and using pallet jacks to move products. Responsible for assembly and shipping of speakers and other wireless sound technology.
 
This position will join the Product Engineering team that designs modules for digital wireless audio (DWA). Expect to work with hardware engineers and product design engineers. There are 2 Engineering Technicians in the design group and one other Engineering Technician in Quality & Reliability.
 
Report to the Director of Quality & Reliability.  This position is 100% onsite in Beaverton, OR.
 
Contract to hire is the expectation within 6 months.
 
 
How does this role add the most value in the first couple months?
 
We have a continuous flow of customers returns. This position will analyze, troubleshoot and resolve issues. Refurbish if needed.
 
 
Responsibilities:
 

• Work on State-of-the-Art Digital Wireless Audio products.
• Enable, test, debug, and repair of digital, analog, and RF circuits down to component level.
• Responsible for assembly and shipping of speakers and other wireless sound technology.
• Repacking customer returns.
• Soldering, catalog components, and rework boards.
• Lift and carry up to 50lbs and use pallet jacks to move products.
• Circuit schematic interpretation and physical PCB evaluation.
• Support Product Development engineering in the areas of wireless audio module & system testing, system certifications, debugging, verification and validation utilizing various types of electronic measurement equipment including: oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, I/V meters and RF analyzers.
• Light mechanical proficiency to support wireless audio evaluation kit and systems assembly.
• Performing automated, semi-automated and manual test processes on integrated circuits and circuit assemblies to ensure structural, electrical and functional quality levels.
• Provide ongoing yield tracking, failure mode and status reporting of non-conforming material.

• 3+ years of experience performing circuit board/systems test, failure analysis and repair.
• Experience troubleshooting analog, digital and RF circuits.
• Experience using lab equipment: Oscilloscopes, meters, spectrum analyzers, RF measurement tools.
• Experience testing / modifying boards down to component level
• Experience with assembly and shipping products.  
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs and use pallet jacks to move products.
• Use PCB repair equipment, solder / de-solder / reflow tools.

• PC Tools: MS Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Global shipping knowledge.
• Background in audio. 
• Fault find failing PCB's to component level, recommend / implement root-cause fix to address issues.
• Fault find / repair electronic products and evaluation systems.
• Follow test procedures, contribute to test yield improvement initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of test equipment (function, operation and inner workings)
• Expert ability to read test procedures, schematics, BOMs, AVLs, Spec Sheets and other technical documentation.