Prototype Engineering Technician

EMAG Technologies Inc. is looking for a Prototype Engineering Technician to support the growth of the business. We are a high-tech company based in Ann Arbor, MI, that develops radio-frequency system modules and infrastructure for communication, radar, and sensing applications. The successful candidate will be a part of a vibrant team of engineers working in the areas of design, development and characterization of RF and microwave circuits and antennas. This is a full-time salaried position with comprehensive health benefits and a 401K option.

Job Description

This position involves fabrication, assembly, and test of electronic components. Specifically, it involves:
  • Assembly of prototype PCBs, building cables and wire harnesses, and box building/assembly. PCB assembly may include hand assembly, outsourcing to assembly shops, and/or operation of in-house automated pick and place machine as appropriate to the project.
  • Additive/subtractive prototyping of electronics enclosures, including CAD/solid modeling and operation of 3D printers, CNC routers, and basic shop tools (band saw, drill press, etc.)
  • Conducting test and inspection of electronic hardware according to written test procedures, to include operation of bench test equipment (power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc).
  • For the right person, responsibilities may also include procurement, inventory management, test equipment management and maintenance/service planning, etc.

Position Requirements

This position involves fabrication, assembly, and test of electronic components. Specifically, it involves:
  • Associates degree in Electronics Technology or 3+ years of highly relevant experience
  • Experience with surface mount PCB assembly, specifically hand soldering.
  • Experience with mechanical prototyping, including with a 3D printer and CNC router (Fusion360, Solidworks, and similar)
  • Familiar with basic electronics lab equipment, including bench supplies, multimeter, oscilloscope, etc
  • Experience with hand assembly of cables, wire harnesses, and electronics boxes
  • Experience following written test procedures and documenting test results
  • Commitment to maintaining a clean and orderly work environment

Highly Desirable Qualifications

  • Basic analog and digital electronic design, including schematic and layout of power supplies, sensors, and microcontrollers/embedded code. (Altium Designer, KiCad, Cadence, LTSpice, C/C++)
  • Experience automating test measurements (scripting of GPIB interfaces, LabView, Matlab/Python)
  • Basic knowledge of RF systems, such as for radar and communications
  • Basic knowledge of optics/photonic systems, including working with fiber optics
  • Willingness to learn all of the above

Please submit your resume to:
Leeza Meilke
Human Resource Manager
lbeholz@emagtech.com

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