Electrical Lab Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

Husco provides individuals the opportunity to pursue a career within a fast-paced, industry leading and entrepreneurial organization. Electrical Lab Technicians work closely with our Husco Controls team to support innovative new designs and customer applications. A successful Electrical Lab Technician has a strong technical and electrical background, is able to rapidly learn new concepts/techniques, and is a strong team player. This individual will go the extra mile with his/her team to meet and exceed customer expectations. Able to operate independently in a fast paced and dynamic environment, Electrical Lab Technicians can switch gears quickly to build prototypes and execute diagnostic tests as needed.

Husco is committed to building an environment for employees to be able:

• To have the flexibility of their own work and put a personal ‘stamp’ on their output
• Continuously expand and develop their professional talents, skills, and knowledge
• Create a product for our customers that serves a greater purpose to communities around the world

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

• Understanding of Electrical Principles and Husco Products: Is familiar with electrical circuit types and has a working knowledge of PCBs and Breadboards valves. Understanding of automotive Electrical components (Solenoids, motors, actuators) and basic electrical circuits. Able to review and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Data Collection, Analysis of Performance, and Presentation of data: Analyze, test, troubleshoot and repair new or existing electrical hardware, software, vehicle, or manufacturing designs or processes. Perform testing with attention to detail to assure safety for themselves and people adjacent to the area. Cognizant of PCBA performance as tests progress to efficiently spot and evaluate product performance issues before moving on to subsequent testing. Has an understanding of data being collected and maintain test setups to assure resolution and accuracy. Maintain accurate records of testing performed. Prepare formal technical reports and basic data reduction/analysis. Present data clearly in formats as specified by the work order originator. Can communicate effectively with Engineering.
• On and offsite customer system evaluations: Operation and testing of customer supplied control systems. Aware of surroundings and external conditions to assure safety for themselves and people adjacent to machinery. Has fabrication skills allowing for modification of electrical circuits and installation of breadboards and electrical wiring. Familiar with the use and maintenance of portable data acquisition equipment. Conduct themselves in a professional manner when interfacing with customers.
• Build & Test Electrical Prototypes: Work closely with Controls Engineers to perform the following tasks: read electrical schematics, assemble specified prototypes breadboards, order experimental parts, understand testing needs, set-up and execute required testing, and record accurate test data.
• Troubleshoot & Debug Prototype Assembly & Test Failures: Take a hands-on problem-solving approach for prototype assembly and test complications. This requires solid understanding of full product design, strong knowledge of testing techniques, and ability to determine root cause of failure.
• Ability to Utilize Electrical Equipment and Processes: A successful Electrical technician is thoroughly familiar with the operation of all basic electrical equipment: multimeters, oscilloscopes, current probes, power analyzers, and soldering. Will have the ability to troubleshoot PCB assemblies and breadboards.
• Scale Steep Learning Curve: Rapidly expand equipment and component knowledge. A wide variety of new designs and applications are built and tested within Automotive Engineering department, requiring successful Engineering Technicians to grasp concepts and designs and build a deep knowledge of testing equipment and capabilities quickly. At a minimum, individual will be expected to build a general understanding of electrical circuits and components over the first 30 days, understand lab equipment and uses within the first 60 days, and learn/utilize Husco systems for tracking lots and recording tests within the first 90 days.
• Strong Team Player and Contributor: Able to work well with colleagues and produce results within a fast-paced and high-pressure atmosphere. Combines strong attention to detail with an orientation towards results/execution

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree or equivalent military or formal training with emphasis in Automotive Technology, Electronics or equivalent.
• Experience working with oscilloscopes, function generators, instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Experience with analyzing data and writing reports.
• Demonstrates mechanical aptitude and ability to solder well.
• Strong oral, written and listening communication skills.
• Basic electrical schematic and wiring diagram reading.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, Visio, Labview Applications, MatLab scripts.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to interact with people at all levels of responsibility.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

(HUSCO IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.)