Sr Electronics Technician at Taco, Inc.

Cranston, Rhode Island, United StatesFull-timeProduct EngineeringPosted 4 months ago

About the Role

<div class="content-intro">As a family-owned and operated company, we feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family.  We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees: <ul> <li>A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry</li> <li>A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization</li> <li>A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward</li> <li>A need to create and to innovate</li> </ul></div>Employment Type: Regular Full-Time Shift: 1st Shift Work Status: On-site Position Summary:  Supports the engineering team in all phases of research and development, new product development, and sustained engineering.  Prototypes, builds and tests new and existing products, as well as test fixtures used in product testing and validation.  Installs, repairs, assembles, tests and maintains in good operating condition all kinds of electronic equipment or products by studying diagrams and replacing components as required. Mentors and supports growth and development of the electronics lab technician. Measures of success:  <ul> <li>Improve the efficiency of lab build/testing throughput </li> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":true,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Accurately build prototypes </li> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":true,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Accurately execute validation testing </li> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":true,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Precisely diagnose and write report for field returns </li> </ul> Responsibilities: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Tests products <ul> <li>Performs preliminary/certified regulatory testing (e.g., UL, CE, FCC, ETL, etc.)</li> <li>Conducts performance, functionality, and life testing on product designs</li> <li>Reviews, prepares, and presents collected data</li> </ul> Builds and tests prototype <ul> <li>Populates/solders circuit boards with all required components</li> <li>Performs preliminary testing on prototype design before delivery to engineer</li> <li>Responsible for building/assembling electro-mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies</li> </ul> Operates stereolithography (SLA) machine <ul> <li>Manages requests for rapid prototype parts and orders materials</li> <li>Ensures machine performance by scheduling repair and maintenance</li> <li>Prepares part builds as well as post processing and delivering of final product</li> </ul> Oversees electronics lab  <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="25" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":true,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="2">Administers lab equipment repair, maintenance and calibration for overall lab performance and productivity </li> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="25" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":true,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="2">Organizes, prioritizes, and distributes lab workload </li> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="25" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":true,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="2">Maintains lab materials/parts inventory </li> </ul>  Qualifications Required:  <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":true,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1">Associate degree in an electronics related field </li> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":true,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1">5+ years of experience in circuit theory and electronics to debug and repair electronic designs, using test equipment to measure and record electronic parameters in a circuit, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, power supplies and data acquisition systems, and building and soldering printed circuit boards </li> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":true,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1">Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) </li> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":true,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1">Proficient in technical writing </li> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":true,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1">Experience with test software (LabView, BenchVue) </li> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":true,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1">Excellent organizational, communication and teamwork skills. </li> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":true,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1">Self-directed/motivated </li> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":true,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1">Travel required to conferences, customer / rep sites, etc. </li> </ul>   Preferred:  <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":true,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">Bachelor’s degree in an electronics related field </li> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":true,"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">7+ years of experience circuit theory and electronics to debug and repair electronic designs, using test equipment to measure and record electronic parameters in a circuit, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, power supplies and data acquisition systems, and building and soldering printed circuit boards </li> </ul> Work Environment This position will work primarily in a laboratory environment. At times, there may be exposure to warehouse or lab settings where safety equipment or personal protective gear is required. Onsite – This position reports into the site every day. This position has no direct reports.<div class="content-conclusion">Benefits With nearly 1,000 people working at Taco worldwide, each with their own story, you will discover a sense of community and diverse, intelligent colleagues who help us innovate, create and explore. Taco employees benefit from a company that: <ul> <li>Provides competitive salaries and benefits</li> <li>Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center</li> <li>Believes in sharing profits with its employees</li> <li>Is mindful about family, health and well-being</li> <li>Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential</li> <li>Embraces and celebrates diversity</li> </ul> #TacoComfortSolutions</div>

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