Test Technician / Electrical Engineer

Title : Test Technician / Electrical Engineer

Pay Rate: DOE

Hours:Monday-Friday 40 hours

Location: Bellevue, WA

Type: Full Time

CINDER has never been a typical staffing agency and we pride ourselves on the things that make us unique! We love building long-term relationships by providing the tools and skills people need to succeed in any role. We propel our culture forward by working to build more equitable workplaces that include all historically excluded identities. We believe happy employees inspire commitment and community.

About Novus Labs

Novus Labs is an engineering company supporting the largest tech companies in bringing some of the most innovative products to market! If you are interested in helping bring the next generation of consumer products to market while working across a multitude of technologies AND developing new technical skills, Novus Labs is a great place to either start your career or continue to evolve it.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Test Technician / Electrical Engineer to support our Client's platform enabling and development efforts. This role involves a range of activities from board and platform buildup to schematic capture and layout, with a particular focus on rework and soldering of prototypes. The ideal candidate will have experience with Linux OS, fine pitch soldering, and high-speed board layout, with Altium experience being highly preferred.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Platform Enabling & Bringup: Lead the platform bring up process, including board/platform buildup, initial testing, and development. Ensure prototypes are operational and meet design specifications.
• Schematic Capture & Layout: Perform schematic capture and board layout tasks, with a preference for experience using Altium. Create and modify designs based on project requirements and feedback.
• Board Rework & Soldering: Execute fine pitch/SMT soldering, board-level rework, and reflow processes. Enabling prototypes through hands-on assembly and modification.
• Firmware Updates: Apply necessary firmware updates and modifications to prototypes to ensure proper functionality and performance.
• Electronics Assembly: Assemble non-form factor platforms, manage cabling, wiring, and development kits to support product development and testing.
• Parts Library Management: Maintain and create parts libraries for eCAD tools
• Linux OS Experience: Utilize command-line skills and Linux OS for various tasks related to firmware updates and system configurations.

About You

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electronics assembly, board bringup, schematic capture, and layout.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field OR equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in fine pitch/SMT soldering, board-level rework, and reflow techniques. Experience with schematic capture and board layout, particularly using Altium.
• Experience with Linux OS and command-line tools.
• Experience maintaining or creating parts libraries, with knowledge of parts footprints, BOM linking, and schematic symbols.
• Familiarity with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors, including the ability to provide turnaround time estimates and manage rush orders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with advanced PCB design tools and techniques.
• Experience with high-speed board routing.
• Experience with rework tools including hot plate/hot air and BGA.
• Scripting/programming experience (Python, C/C++).
• Ability to estimate project timelines and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to addressing design and testing challenges.

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