Hardware Lab Technician

This role focuses on assembling, testing, and troubleshooting research and development hardware prototypes for automotive applications. The hardware lab technician uses specialized tools and equipment to support product development, works closely with hardware and firmware engineers, and maintains accurate documentation throughout all phases of development, testing, and analysis. Responsibilities

• Efficiently perform assembly, testing, and troubleshooting or repair of R&D hardware prototypes for automotive projects.
• Utilize hand tools, microscopes, and soldering equipment to assemble and rework prototype systems and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).
• Carry out mechanical assembly of prototype systems, ensuring components are installed, aligned, and secured according to specifications.
• Perform cable qualifications, testing, and modifications to ensure proper performance and compliance with design requirements.
• Read and interpret schematics to assist in PCB bring-up and debug activities for new or modified designs.
• Create clear and accurate rework documentation that details changes made to prototypes and PCBAs.
• Work from product specifications and written or verbal instructions to execute build, test, and rework tasks with minimal supervision.
• Record build data and testing results in a structured and traceable manner to support engineering analysis and decision-making.
• Maintain detailed documentation through all phases of development, testing, and analysis, ensuring traceability and consistency.
• Interact regularly with hardware and firmware engineers to communicate test results, issues, and recommendations.
• Support adherence to automotive product development engineering practices and standards during lab activities.

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• 6 years of related technician experience in the automotive industry.
• Proficiency in soldering and inspecting printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).
• Working knowledge of digital multimeters (DMM), oscilloscopes, video scopes, and similar laboratory test equipment.
• Working knowledge of product development engineering practices in the automotive field.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 standards for electronic assemblies.
• Familiarity with PCB layout viewer tools for reviewing and interpreting board designs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Ability to create rework documentation and maintain detailed development and test records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for documentation, reporting, and communication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience utilizing CAN, LIN, and other automotive networks and related tools.
• Experience working with automotive requirements and design processes.
• Hands-on experience in a hardware laboratory environment supporting R&D activities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with hardware and firmware engineers and report findings clearly., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors., Hardware Lab Technician Actalent

Southfield, MI*On-Site

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