US - Engineering Technician-Mid_26-04525

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: US - Engineering Technician-Mid
Job ID: 26-04525
Location: Andover, MA
Duration: 06 months contract
Department: Research & Development
Reports To: Senior Manager, Electrical Engineering

Role Overview:

• The Electrical Engineering Technician is responsible for the assembly, testing, troubleshooting repair, and rework of electronic hardware used in prototype and production medical devices.
• The successful candidate will support electrical engineers by building and evaluating printe circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), cable assemblies, and test fixtures while maintaining high- quality workmanship and documentation standards.
• This position requires strong hands-on electronics skills, including soldering and rework of surface mount and through-hole components, as well as the ability to work independently once instructions and objectives are provided

Key Responsibilities:
Hardware Assembly and Rework (40%)

• Assemble prototype and production electronic hardware, including PCBAs, cable assemblies, and electromechanical systems.
• Perform soldering, desoldering, component replacement, and rework of both through- hole and surface mount devices.
• Inspect assemblies for workmanship and compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Support engineering investigations by modifying existing hardware and implementing design updates.

Testing and Troubleshooting (35%)

• Build, configure, and operate electrical test setups and fixtures.
• Perform functional, verification, validation, and debug testing of electronic circuits and systems.
• Troubleshoot PCBAs and electronic assemblies to the component level.
• Use oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, and other laboratory equipment to diagnose issues.
• Collect and document test results and provide feedback to engineering teams.

Documentation and Laboratory Support (15%)

• Maintain accurate records of builds, repairs, test activities, and results.
• Support development of work instructions, assembly procedures, and test protocols.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure a safe, organized work environment.
• Assist with inventory management of components, tools, and consumables.

Engineering Support (10%)

• Collaborate with engineers to support prototype development and product verification activities.
• Assist with transferring designs from development into manufacturing.
• Provide recommendations for improving assembly processes, test methods, and product reliability.

Education:

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, or related technical field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Experience:

• 3+ years of hands-on electronics technician experience.
• Experience assembling, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic assemblies.
• Experience working with PCBAs and electronic test equipment.

Required Skills:

• Excellent soldering and rework skills for both SMT and through-hole components.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for analog and digital electronic circuits.
• Proficiency with common electronic laboratory equipment
• Oscilloscopes
• Digital multimeters
• Power supplies
• Signal generators
• Data acquisition equipment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision once objectives and instructions are provided.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in medical device, aerospace, industrial controls, or other regulated industries.
• Experience building cable harnesses and test fixtures.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and IPC J-STD-001 workmanship standards.
• Familiarity with design verification testing and engineering prototype development.

\nCompany Description

Founded in 1990, Sunrise Systems is an award winning IT/Professional Staffing firm to Fortune 500 and State/Local Government Agencies.

Company Description

Founded in 1990, Sunrise Systems is an award winning IT/Professional Staffing firm to Fortune 500 and State/Local Government Agencies.