PCBA Engineering Technician

PCBA Engineering Technician

Job Overview

We are looking for a skilled Power Electronics PCBA technician to support rapid prototyping, engineering builds and reworks. This role is hands-on and essential to ensuring the reliability and quality of our product. You will lead the deployment of the R&D lab processes and drive hands-on assembly, test and troubleshooting of new products and product variants through all phases of the engineering lifecycle. Your technical and timely feedback to the engineering team is pivotal to drive product improvements and advancements with specific attention to safety, quality and reliability. This role is versatile in nature and welcomes innovative, outside-of-the-box thinking to drive excellence in our products.

How You Will Contribute

• Perform precision rework of complex multi-layer PCBA's, including soldering and rework of fine-pitch components under microscope

• Support prototype builds for engineering teams, including board bring-up assistance and functional verification testing

• Use and maintain rework equipment including soldering irons, hot-air stations, microscopes and thermal tools

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including engineering, reliability, test and operations) to develop processes for prototype builds, test, failure mode identification and troubleshooting playbook through various experimental set-ups and systems

• Document learnings and failure modes, analyze data and communicate to cross-functional teams to drive product changes into future builds to track and to execute incremental improvements

What You Will Bring

We have a short list of must-have requirements. We prioritize a strong grip on first principles, hands-on skills, and a sense of initiative. Domain-specific knowledge and experience will help determine the career level for each hire.

Must Have Requirements

• Proven track-record of hands-on technical assembly, troubleshooting and diagnostic experience, specifically working directly with highly complex PCBA's and electronic assemblies

• Experience in teardown, diagnostic and troubleshooting of complex manufactured assemblies

• Familiarity and experience using hand tools, automated equipment or both for manufacturing of finished assemblies

• Ability to read and interpret design drawings for critical quality and assembly features to translate into execution

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and complete ownership of change management through various product iterations and experiments

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., with frequent standing, walking and bending