Job#: 3031412 Job Description: Title: Hardware Engineer/ Lab Technician
Location: Beachwood, OH (onsite)
Length: 12 month contract
Job Function- Enhancing current system/test bed environment in a lab.
- Writing basic Python scripts to automate functional test
- Swapping out hardware & equipment as needed.
- You will own the entire lab, ensuring that the lab is fully running.
- Work with Cisco networks, Power supplies, etc. - (configure routers/switches via Putty).
- Work with other firmware, hardware, and embedded engineers to execute test
- Have an understanding of and experience working from electrical schematics, wiring ladder diagrams or from a block drawings with safety in mind, adhering to applicable safety standards.
- Conduct troubleshooting of electrical wiring circuits to determine problems or circuit malfunctions, as they occur and initiate corrective action.
- Resolve problems or issues that may arise due to changing test requirements.
- Complete all related test and quality documentation.
- Can require long hours of standing. There are occasions where overtime hours, weekend work will be required.
Requirements: (1-5 years of experience)
- Working knowledge of PLC-based industrial controls systems
- Python scripting experience
- Know how to use to configure hardware
- Exposure to wiring electrical systems
- Engineering mindset, analytical and problem solving
- Basic software experience
Nice to have:- Software testing
- What is your experience with putty & configure a switch
- Reading schematics
- Visio to document the lab
- General IT networking (configure routers/switches via Putty).
Education Qualifications- Bachelors or Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology or equivalent experience
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