Senior Engineering Specialist (US Citizen) - Rochester, NY - JP6

Job Title: Senior Engineering Specialist (US Citizen) - Rochester, NY - JP6794
Location: 1680 University Ave, Rochester, New York, 14610
Target Pay Rate: $42 - $47hr
Duration: slated as contract-to-direct hire, 6-12 months
Security Clearance Required: N/A
Work Schedule/Shift: 9/80, 1 st shift
Description of work environment: Test Lab/Computer

Important Notes:

• N/A

Must Haves:

• Knowledge of IPC-610, IPC-620, and IPC-7711/7721 (certification preferred) - if not certified but has knowledge we can get them the cert
• Proven and effective communications skills and interpersonal skills are a must
• PWB level modification and build experience (SMT devices, removal, soldering)
• Fixture design and assembly (basic mechanical skills)
• Measurement of key performance parameters using analyzers, generators, oscilloscopes, and meters
• Expertise in evaluation of designs for testability; Working knowledge of the fundamentals of In-Circuit Test (ICT), functional board level testing, unit and system level testing, coverage analysis
• Microsoft Office knowledge (email, report, documentation etc.)
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work in a team, work with different engineers throughout the organization
• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Technology, or 2 year degree with equivalent experience

Nice to Haves:

• Cable building and repair experience desired
• Understanding of software defined radio products and communications
• Experience with automation systems including electronic test
• IPC-610, IPC-620, and IPC-7711/7721 Certification preferred

Job Description:
The Sr. Specialist will require a solid understanding of electronics and mechanical concepts. This position will also require participating in a team environment. Routinely interacts with design engineers, manufacturing staff, management and planning. Requires the application of the principles and techniques of electrical/mechanical engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for the board level modifications, troubleshooting and testing, repairing of hardware, assembly/disassembly of equipment, and fixturing for tactical radio accessory products and accessories

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining methods of testing and troubleshooting equipment and systems. Performs engineering RF/analog/digital design and measurement tasks as well as operational tests and fault isolation on radio systems
• Uses a variety of test and measurement equipment to evaluate radio equipment performance
• Support trouble shoot of existing/new products in our manufacturing facility
• Performs engineering tests, detailed experimental testing or operational test and fault isolation on boards, systems and equipment with guidance from engineering.
• Performs electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting to determine root cause of problems in equipment.
• Uses test and diagnostic equipment to perform checks
• Utilizes the order entry system to orders cables, attenuators, and other ancillary items.
• Builds cables, fixtures, and ancillary hardware
• Radio and equipment repair
• Tracks radio and other development assets.
• Supports field test, engineering, and other organizational technician needs.
• Supports entry of items, (BOMs, ECOs, ECRs), into Division CM System (Agile)
• Board level modifications (change components, modifications, simple board building from schematics, etc.)

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