RESPONSIBILITIES AND DAILY ACTIVITIES

• Participate in the development, evaluation and/or testing of new lighting controls or light emitting products.
• Assemble prototypes using hand tools and power tools.
• Assist with development of test protocols and design of related equipment / jigs used for testing.
• Collaborate with engineering or other personnel to identify, define, or solve product development problems.
• Build, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical instruments or testing equipment when necessary.
• Set up or operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions.
• Inspect electrical and mechanical R&D projects for quality control, process improvement, and quality assurance.
• Review existing electrical and mechanical designs to identify necessary revisions, deletions, improvements, or amendments to current products.
• Write reports and/or record data from testing to assist engineers in developing testing procedures for production IQC and OQC.
• Build prototypes from rough sketches or plans. Fabricate parts, such as frames, chassis, panels, etc., using milling machines, lathes, drill press, or other machine tools.
• Assist engineering in performing photometric & spectral reading tests for new fixtures or light emitting products.
• Maintain inventory of components necessary for specific prototype projects in the lab area.
• Assist in assembly of prototype PC boards.
• Experience working with small surface mount components.
• Maintain engineering lab area clean and organized.
• Assist with operation and maintenance of the Laser etching machine.
• Assist assembly department as necessary with questions or information required for new projects released for production.
• Provide suggestions for new equipment or tools needed in the lab to improve work done in the lab.
• Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:

• Associate Degree or B.S. degree in a technical discipline (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years electrical/electronic experience.
• A good understanding of electrical & electronics principles.
• Experience with wiring and use of electrical hand tools.
• Excellent manual soldering skills, including hot air reflow/rework is a must.
• Experience working with small surface mount components.
• Experience working with AC & DC systems
• Experience using oscilloscopes, variable power supplies, lab test equipment.
• Ability to work from verbal or written instructions.
• Problem solving skills, adaptability & flexibility.
• Proficiency with MS-Word and MS-Excel.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling of mechanical and electro-mechanical projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Must not be color blind.
• Must be able to follow all company safety procedures.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team