Lab Technician - Electronic Hardware

$62,400 - $72,800/Yr

Volt - Johnston, IA

Full-time - Entry Level

Johnston, IA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Engineering Technician II - Product Engineering Support role at Volt involves supporting system and hardware engineers with project coordination and hardware build activities for new and current products. The position focuses on implementing new products and updating existing production products, requiring hands-on skills in electronic hardware and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support system and hardware engineers with project coordination and hardware build activities.
• Read harness prints and build or rework harnesses.
• Perform harness and bracket fit-up on equipment and make recommendations on harness layout and bracket design.
• Perform electronic equipment fit-up on machines to support engineering development.
• Create sketches and documentation of prototype harnesses and brackets based on engineering needs.
• Purchase components for harnesses, electronics, and brackets to support prototype builds and other engineering needs.

Requirements

• Ability to modify electrical hardware (controllers, harnesses, and electrical mounting equipment) to support engineering builds/fit ups.
• Manage experimental equipment inventory.
• Ability to perform PCB rework including through-hole and SMT components, hand assembly of small PCBs for prototype activities.
• Basic user of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams).
• Ability to update and modify mechanical documentation (prints and models).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with 3D printing.
• AutoCAD experience.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance