Hardware Technician IV

Rework and Repair

• Assess condition of returned prototype units and confirm failure mode
• Run the prototype unit through a prescribed set of functional tests depending on reported defect, and perform failure analysis to determine root cause
• Strategically disassemble the unit, guided by SOPs, and perform a visual inspection of systems that might be related to the failure symptom
• Perform component/module exchanges to isolate the failure
• Document the work performed on each unit in a thorough, consistent manner

Prototype Assembly

• Strong written and verbal communication for documentation and live discussion with Engineering teams.
• Failure Analysis
• Quality variations/anomalies
• Solution proposals and repairs
• Assembly/operating instructions (SOPs)
• Provide solutions to teams with electrical, mechanical and software troubleshooting and repair
• Assist with scaled prototype assembly/disassembly and small pre-production units in varying numbers.

Prototype QA

• Flash, program and calibrate prototypes or testing equipment following outlined SOPs
• Run software scripts and basic commands using the command line interface of Linux, MacOS, and PC platforms. Not expected to write those scripts.
• Needs to be familiar with AB

• Ability to adapt to a daily changing statement of work
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks to complete a given statement of work
• Experience with reaching out to responsible design engineers for troubleshooting, clarification, and feedback
• Willingness to propose and implement process improvements (including SOPs) to increase production efficiency
• Proficient use of text, photos, and videos to clearly convey assembly processes to others
• Seek feedback for continuous improvement, * Strong attention to detail
• Electronic/Consumer-electronic repair/debugging experience
• Computer programing experience
• Electrical troubleshooting experience
• Past prototype or assembly line experience, particularly in small electronics or devices
• Familiarity with OrCAD/Allegro and other EE hardware design