Sr. Engineering Specialist - Rochester, NY Information Technology

Sr. Engineering Specialist needed for a Contract to Hire opportunity with SOC's client to work onsite in Rochester, NY.

The Sr. Engineering Specialist will require a solid understanding of electronics and mechanical concepts. This position will also require participating in a team environment. Routinely interacts with design engineers, manufacturing staff, management and planning. Requires the application of the principles and techniques of electrical/mechanical engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for the board level modifications, troubleshooting and testing, repairing of hardware, assembly/disassembly of equipment, and fixturing for tactical radio accessory products and accessories

Responsibilities:

* Responsible for implementing and maintaining methods of testing and troubleshooting equipment and systems. Performs engineering RF/analog/digital design and measurement tasks as well as operational tests and fault isolation on radio systems

* Uses a variety of test and measurement equipment to evaluate radio equipment performance

* Support trouble shoot of existing/new products in our manufacturing facility

* Performs engineering tests, detailed experimental testing or operational test and fault isolation on boards, systems and equipment with guidance from engineering.

* Performs electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting to determine root cause of problems in equipment.

* Uses test and diagnostic equipment to perform checks

* Utilizes the order entry system to orders cables, attenuators, and other ancillary items.

* Builds cables, fixtures, and ancillary hardware

* Radio and equipment repair

* Tracks radio and other development assets.

* Supports field test, engineering, and other organizational technician needs.

* Supports entry of items, (BOMs, ECOs, ECRs), into Division CM System (Agile)

* Board level modifications (change components, modifications, simple board building from schematics, etc.)

Qualifications:

* Bachelors Degree in Electrical Technology

* Knowledge of IPC-610, IPC-620, and IPC-7711/7721 (certification preferred)

* Proven and effective communications skills and interpersonal skills are a must

* PWB level modification and build experience (SMT devices, removal, soldering)

* Fixture design and assembly (basic mechanical skills)

* Cable building and repair experience desired

* Experience in digital, analog, and RF circuitry design/troubleshoot

* Measurement of key performance parameters using analyzers, generators, oscilloscopes, and meters

* Understanding of software defined radio products and communications

* Expertise in evaluation of designs for testability; Working knowledge of the fundamentals of In-Circuit Test (ICT), functional board level testing, unit and system level testing, coverage analysis

* Experience with automation systems including electronic test

* Must have proven prioritization and planning skills

Employment Prerequisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Estimated Min Rate: $32.90

Estimated Max Rate: $47.00