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PDS Tech Inc Electronic Technician in Kirkland, Washington
PDS Tech is currently seeking a Senior Engineering Technician for our client in Kirkland, WA.
If you are interested apply and email your updated resume to awillis@pdstech.com to schedule a 5-15 minute phone screen.
Job Title : Sr. Engineering Technician
Start Date : As soon as cleared
Pay/Bonus : $35.50/Hr - $41/Hr (May pay higher for rock start candidate)
Location : Kirkland, WA 98034 (14th St and Willows Rd)
Type : Contract with potential for permanent placement
Duration : 6 Months
Openings : 1
Schedule : M-Th 9 hour shifts and a short 4 hour day on Friday.
Education :
Associate degree (AS) in Electronics Technology or related field/ equivalent electronics military schooling and experience
Demonstrates proficiency (typically 4-6 years as an Electronic Technician)
Citizenship Requirement : US Citizen OR Green Card Holder
Vaccination Requirements : None
Checks : Drug Screen (Checks for Marijuana) and Background Check.
JOB SUMMARY
The Sr. Engineering Technician will perform complex technical tasks to assist engineers with electronic systems and technical activities relating to product development.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs engineering activities such as, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, or specialized test equipment.
Works from knowledge, skills, and abilities to generate conceptual plans based on discussions, notional diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, or layouts to perform testing, checkout, and trouble-shooting functions.
Determines methods or actions to remedy complex malfunctions.
Design, construct, test and verify test equipment.
Education/Experience:
Associate degree (AS) in Electronics Technology or related field/ equivalent electronics military schooling and experience required.
Demonstrates proficiency (typically 4-6 years as an Electronic Technician)
Competencies:
Priority Setting - Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.
Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.
Operations Analysis – Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Operate independently – limited supervision needed to perform the role
Planning – Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.
Dealing with ambiguity – Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty
Technical Skills:
Advanced Electrical/electronic circuit/component knowledge
Intermediate knowledge of computer SW and operating systems
Aerospace equipment test experience, such as DO-160 testing, preferred
Physical Abilities:
Manual dexterity
Occasionally lift heavy (< 40 lbs.) items
Color differentiation
Work Environment:
Exposure to high voltage
Exposure to LN2
Exposure to power tools
Exposure to chemicals
Moderate noise environment
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a US Person (under ITAR rules) to be eligible.
An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check. Applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug test and background check will not be considered for employment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.