Testing Technician

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

The mission of the Mobile Power Solutions (MPS) business is to deliver smart, reliable, and efficient operation of high-power equipment, enabling customers to enjoy boating with confidence and ease. Our quiet, compact DC power technology enhances convenience and comfort, creating an intuitive ecosystem that seamlessly connects power generation, storage, and loads.

Dometic Marine’s MPS teams in Huntsville, Alabama and Richmond, British Columbia collaborate on delivering MPS systems, with electrical and firmware design based in Richmond, and mechanical design, testing, and manufacturing support based in Huntsville. The Huntsville plant is also the hub for MPS production, as well as manufacturing engine ignition replacement parts, DC charging systems, and battery monitoring systems for boats.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Testing Technician. This position reports to the Engineering Manager and will work in Sparta, TN.

About the position

As Testing Technician of the MPS team, you will be involved in focusing on performing product design verification, validation, launch and support of products and components focused on Marine AC / DC charging systems, lithium-ion battery integration, connectivity, and mobile power solutions for inboard and outboard leisure craft.  From troubleshooting issues at the component level to executing detailed test plans, the Test Technician applies hardware and software solutions to meet testing requirements and functional targets.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and testing to support product development, production, and field service.
• Participate and support root cause analysis of components in development or in production.
• Rigorously document test processes and results, develop best practices and procedures.
• Perform rework of prototype PCBAs to support testing and development.
• Conduct design validation tests (environmental, EMC, HASS / HALT, etc.)
• Work in multi-function new product development teams, including program/product management, manufacturing engineering, supply chain management and production.
• Interact with customers and suppliers and represent Dometic Marine.
• Support production by troubleshooting and repairing test equipment as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

Skills & Requirements

A suitable background would be a solid experience within manufacturing and test engineering as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• University or Technical Institute qualifications in Electrical, Computer, Electro-Mechanical, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2+ years of industry or relevant electronic testing and design experience; candidates with 5+ years are preferred 
• Consumer electronic product test experience, ideally related to automotive, boating and/or safety critical systems 
• Experienced with PCB rework and testing processes, including precision soldering
• Working knowledge of communication interfaces such as CAN, SPI, I2C, or RS232 
• Experience with testing EMC related issues during the certification testing of a product 
• Knowledge of industry standards such as SAE, ASTM, ISO, and ISO9001 
•  Strong proficiency with MS Office programs including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint 

Bonus qualifications and experience:

• Familiar with lithium batteries and battery management 
•  Familiar with power inverters and chargers including AC/DC and DC/DC power conversion 
•  Familiar with alternators, generators, or motors
  
  

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities. 
• Professional demeanor whether in person, via e-mail, or online. 
•  Demonstrated ability to learn other computer applications quickly. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and an appreciation for documentation.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a strong team. 

Dometic’s Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.