Firmware/Electronic Technician In this position you will work with the engineering team to develop new products and improve existing ones by participating in the design, build, debug and testing processes.
Job duties include:- (but not limited to):Develop SW and HW test tools and test benches for embedded and wireless systems
- Develop test automation SW tools for one-off and on-going testing
- Write unit tests in C for continuous test efforts in the firmware (FW) build system
Must be competent in circuit troubleshooting and use of the associated tools (e.g. oscilloscope, logic analyzer, function generators, power supplies, DMM, etc.)Perform functional and reliability testing.
Analyze and report on test results.
Build and test electro-mechanical prototypes from concept to production representative samples.
Troubleshoot electronic and electro-mechanical devices and work with engineering to resolve product issues.
Traits of the Firmware/Electronic Technician include results oriented and creative; proactive, strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills; with entrepreneurial leanings. The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team oriented, cross-functional, and highly dynamic environment, meeting customer commitments and program deadlines.
Qualifications:- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of experience in embedded system testing. 2 years technical/engineering training or associates degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
- Must be able to read electrical schematics.
- Competent is using electronic test equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, function generators, power supplies, DMM, etc.)Proficiency in programming and debugging C, Python, Dart, and Flutter
- Software UI design experience
- Command line app design experience
- Understanding of low level functions and interfaces in modern MCUsParticipate and advise in test driven development of embedded systems
- Coordinate with FW developers to ensure all major product features are properly bench tested through automated and/or manual testing means for FW deliveries during product development
- Work with FW and SW quality assurance engineers to ensure proper test coverage
- Competent in electronic circuit analysis and troubleshooting.
- Capable of preparing bread board circuit prototypes.
- Adept in the use of Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Power Point and Word.
Preferred Qualifications:- Proficient at soldering surface mount components.0201 or larger discrete componentsQFP, QFN experience is required, BGA experience is a plus
- Comfortable and capable in using general shop tools.
- Ability to assemble and troubleshoot mechanical systems.
Additional Information:
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