Job Details

Overview

TrellisWare launched in 2000 with an innovative culture striving to push technological boundaries in wireless communications. TrellisWare is a worldwide leader in advanced algorithms, waveforms, and communications systems that range from small form factor radio products to fully integrated solutions.

Our Engineering Team is seeking an onsite Associate Lab Support Engineer. You will conceptualize ideas with engineers, providing custom fabrications and prototypes and delivering clean, reliable results. Whether tackling mechanical or electrical tasks, troubleshooting design challenges, or providing technical input, your work will enhance product performance and customer satisfaction.

Maintaining team cohesion and morale, and pursuing self-improvement and talent development, are responsibilities shared by all team members. This dedication to unity and professional advancement helps TrellisWare deliver excellence, push boundaries, and empower people.

Essential duties and 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 ways to improve 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.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Expert or specialist skills in:
  • Electricity and electronics.
  • Soldering techniques.
  • Fine-pitch PCB 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 when working with small, meticulous and complex components.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate technical jargon into layman's terms for explanatory purposes.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Willingness to seek input and clarification when given incomplete or ambiguous instructions.
• Self-directed and able to prioritize projects.
• Demonstrated ability to design, propose and implement solutions to complex problems.
• Establishes and maintains trust with internal and external customers.
• Strong technical documentation skills and proficiency with PC office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong collaborative drive and interpersonal skills.
• Strong initiative, proactive work ethic and prioritization skills.
• Trustworthy judgment and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Effective execution and decision making.
• Champion of change and promotes innovation.

Physical demands

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

Additional requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Note: Many of TrellisWare's positions require a 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 qualifications and experience. The posted range is for individuals located in the San Diego, CA area. The pay range for this position is: $100,000-120,000 annually.

Disclaimer - The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills. Nothing in the job description restricts the company's right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason.

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