Engineering Technician at Mueller Water Products in Cleveland, North Carolina

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ability to read electronic schematics


• Ability to troubleshoot test systems


• Supports product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs)


• Provide detailed and accurate estimates for electronics test equipment estimates.


• Develop and perform operational, maintenance, and testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, and systems.


• Direct and coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, and modification of electronic equipment, products, and systems.


• Develop and maintain documentation, such as technical hardware specifications, test procedures, SOPs, etc.


• Execute ECN/ECO to implement engineering changes.


• Participate in lab activities such as system bring-up, system testing and debugging, stress/long duration tests, etc.


• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• 2+ years CAD experience with Pro Engineer desirable


• Experience with design of experiments and application of scientific method is very desirable


• Familiarity with metrology concepts and associated equipment is desirable


• Excellent written and verbal communications skills


• Proficient with typical PC office applications, including MS Office.


• High quality workmanship and attention to detail are a must


• Strong hands on background


• Able to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of 2 -3 years' experience


• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Design Technology, or equivalent

We will take into consideration an experienced applicant in lieu of fulfilling the education listed above



Preferred:

• Preparing engineering sketches and specifications for construction, relocation, and installation of equipment, facilities, products, and systems.


• Supporting Test Software and database development and maintenance


• Designing and develop board level test equipment and test programs


• Conducting design reviews and FMEA/DFMEA analysis.


• Experience with Programmable Test Equipment, Digital, Analog and RF Circuits


• Software Knowledge: LabView, C, C++, CMD, Tera Term, .NET


• Knowledge of test sequence engines like NI TestStand


• Software repository usage like: SVN, GIT


• Knowledge of RF circuitry or basic theory


• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills


• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT).


• Experience with simulation tools.


• Experience with various lab equipment, such as real-time oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, protocol analyzers, logic analyzers, etc.


• Electronics failure analysis to root cause conclusion


• Communication protocol/ hardware interface knowledge, such as RS232, RS485, USB, SPI, I2C, Flash, ADC/DAC, WiFi/Bluetooth, and Cellular.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Design for EMC/EMI to meet agency compliance such as UL, FCC, CE

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• Safety Glasses


• Hearing Protection where applicable


• Protective Clothing


• Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) Steel Toe Shoes

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work with your hands


• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)


• Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds, and up to 50 pounds


• Basic computer skills


• Basic reading, writing, arithmetic (shop math), and comprehensive skills


• Proven capabilities using hand tools


• Production knowledge, mathematical skills, problem-solving skills, observational skills, communication skills, analytical skills


• Basic mechanical skills


• Use of computer system software


• Teamwork orientation

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law. Apply Now