EMC Engineering Technician 2

Overview

We are seeking a full-time EMC Engineering Technician 2 in our Salem, OR location. In this role, you will be responsible for creating an advanced integrated avionics system to simulate aircraft installation to perform EMC testing and monitor and document system performance.

Essential Functions

• Manage workload and partner with an experienced mentor to oversee items
• Follow specific, detailed instructions, but with ability to provide feedback
• Support created and conduct testing
• Create plans/reports or provide contribution to larger complex plans/reports
• Perform testing at Olathe or offsite as required
• Communicate status of work clearly providing visibility to team
• Fill out component or equipment P.O.s
• Partner with factory or Engineering to work with ATE equipment and document any findings
• Ability to mentor less experienced technicians
• Work through problems as a team, regardless of who is at fault, to address any problems that arise
• Flexible and adjust to fix problems that might arise
• Flexible to change direction and accept different assignments driven by changes in Garmin priorities
• Construct setups, create qualification plans and reports, and execute tests for small system/product with assistance
• Work as part of a team to assist in the setup, run, and completion of test plans and reports for a large, integrated system
• Read and follow schematics and layout drawings to identify solder and assembly problems
• Correct problems independently or by researching problems
• Understand system interconnects and wiring practices and diagnose and correct connection and wiring problems
• Create system wiring diagrams with assistance
• Prepare and execute electrical rework and software updates on lab prototypes
• Track lab equipment and coordinate with Calibration lab
• Author test set up documents with some supervision

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering, or another substantially similar field OR electronics related Military training OR completion of a minimum of 80 hours towards a BS degree in Electronics Technology or substantially related field OR current ISCET certification or related certification AND a minimum of 1 year relevant experience in addition to any one of the above education options OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Capable of applying test processes and methods to verify design and products performance
• Demonstrated strong communication skills
• Understands importance of thoroughly documenting work in an organized manner
• Able to work professionally and in a positive respectful manner
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment to achieve goals
• Be proactive to help others in the group during any spare bandwidth
• Willing and able to share information and ideas freely and positively
• Works with a sense of urgency
• Be proficient with Microsoft Word to be able to write reports
• Demonstrated familiarity with WORD. XL and VISIO/AutoCAD
• Ability to perform debugging with supervision
• Ability to execute simple (e.g. Appliance level) product test plans and provide detailed test reports
• Must possess the ability to: bend, twist and lift up to 50 lbs. and team lift up to 100 lbs. while using safe lifting techniques; push/pull test equipment on wheeled, moveable racks of up to 400 lbs.; stand for extended periods of time, climb and utilize ladders to connect cables; and walk long distances throughout the facility

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits