Lab Technician - Electronic Hardware

$58,240 - $68,640/Yr

Kyyba - Urbandale, IA

Full-time - Mid Level

Urbandale, IA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Engineering Technician II position at Kyyba Inc. is focused on supporting system and hardware engineers with project coordination and hardware build activities for new and existing products. The role involves hands-on work in the lab, particularly in the Precision Technologies organization, where the technician will assist in the implementation of new products and updates to current production products.

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.
• Modify electrical hardware (controllers, harnesses, and electrical mounting equipment) to support engineering builds/fit-ups.
• Manage experimental equipment inventory.
• Perform PCB rework including through-hole and SMT components, and hand assembly of small PCBs for prototype activities.
• Update and modify mechanical documentation (prints and models).
• Utilize 3D printing for prototype activities.

Requirements

• Mid-level PCB electrical experience.
• Mechanical knowledge.
• Experience with surface mount technology.
• Basic user of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Experience in 3D printing.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off