Job Details

Overview

Associate Lab Support Engineer role at TrellisWare Technologies. The Engineering Team seeks an onsite professional to conceptualize ideas with engineers, provide custom fabrications and prototypes, and deliver clean, consistent, and reliable results to enhance product performance and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Performs fabrications, alterations and other technical work on electronic and mechanical components as requested.
• Repairs electronic and mechanical assemblies as requested.
• Remains available and responds rapidly to support programs with various last-minute items (e.g., fixing prototypes, last-minute assembly corrections).
• Makes changes to hardware boards, including cutting traces, changing parts, and running fine wiring to improve operative performance.
• Inspects product design for problems or errors.
• Assists with troubleshooting and debugging of electronic components.
• Contributes to the development of prototype drawings and processes for engineering first runs.
• Provides suggestions for improving product design and implementation approaches for electronic and mechanical components.
• Creates test assemblies for manufacturing and ATE.
• Creates custom audio, data and power cables for customer use cases, and builds other custom components as requested and feasible.
• Manages consumable supplies stock (cable stock, common components, etc.).
• Maintains specialized lab tools (crimpers, solder irons, etc.).
• Assists with engineering purchasing when requested.
• Ensures that all safety procedures are observed during lab work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Develops relationships with team members built on trust and respect.

Education and Experience

• At least ten (10) years overall experience of applicable technician experience.

Skills

To be considered for this position, you would need to meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed here:

• Expert or specialist skills in:
  • Electricity and electronics
  • Soldering techniques
  • Fine-pitch CCA rework
  • Assembly and modification of electronic racks
  • Troubleshooting of complex electrical and mechanical engineering systems down to the component level
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Exceptional attention to detail and patience with small, meticulous components
• Solid customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to translate technical jargon into layman's terms
• Ability to work independently without supervision
• Willingness to seek input when instructions are incomplete or ambiguous
• Self-directed with project prioritization
• Ability to design, propose and implement solutions to complex problems
• Establishes and maintains internal and external customer trust and respect
• Strong technical documentation and proficiency with PC office applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong collaborative drive and interpersonal skills
• Initiative, proactive work ethic and prioritization skills
• Good judgment and analytical problem-solving abilities
• Effective execution and decision making
• Champions change and promotes innovation

Physical Demands

• Able to frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, reach within hands and arm's length, stoop, kneel, and crouch, talk and hear.
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods; frequently use office equipment such as PC, printer, and telephone.
• Able to lift up to 10 pounds frequently, up to 25 pounds regularly, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Note: Many TrellisWare positions require security clearance or the ability to obtain one. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

TrellisWare Technologies pays competitively according to the market in an individual's geographic location, in addition to their qualifications and experience. The pay range for this position is: $100,000-120,000 annually for locations in the San Diego, CA area.

Disclaimer: The above statements are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. TrellisWare Technologies, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.

TrellisWare Technologies, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.