Garmin · 1 month ago
Engineering Technician - Aviation
Olathe, KS
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelGarmin is a leading company in the aviation industry, and they are seeking a full-time Engineering Technician in their Olathe, KS location. The role involves assisting design engineers, troubleshooting electronic circuits, and performing testing and modifications on electronic equipment and systems.
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Responsibilities
Assist Design Engineers through reading schematics, understanding and debugging basic circuits to the component level
Diagnose and correct connection and wiring problems and/or create system wiring diagrams with assistance
Perform electrical circuit prototyping, breadboard construction and troubleshooting including reading/following schematics and layout drawings to identify solder and assembly problems and correct problems with assistance
Operate basic and advanced lab test equipment to test and troubleshoot test failures, including using equipment such as PCB milling machines, multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, and logic analyzers
Set up and execute product test plans and provide detailed test reports (i.e. DV, PV, ELOT, DO160, live GPS testing, FCC/CE, etc.), including documentation of the test setup, block diagrams, and test setup schematics to fully document test results and analysis
Perform basic PCB and unit modifications including adjusting, calibrating, aligning, and/or modifying circuitry and components and record effects on unit performance and learn skills for handling more difficult hardware modifications
Prepare and execute electrical rework and software updates on lab prototypes
Check and/or test functionality of newly installed equipment to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions
Work with various computer systems and programs to enter schematics, enter bills of materials, and complete component or equipment purchase orders
Recommend design improvements and changes in basic circuitry or assembly methods to improve reliability or simplify assembly and maintenance and learn to be an expert in difficult hardware modifications
Track lab equipment and coordinate with the Calibration Lab to ensure equipment calibration compliance
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology or another substantially similar electronics or technical field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
Ability to read schematics, understand and debug basic circuits, and apply test processes and methods to verify design and product performance
Demonstrates the ability to operate basic and advanced lab equipment including PCB milling machines, oscilloscopes, EMC analyzers, etc
Understands product test plans and procedures including FCC, CE, and live GPS testing
Ability to bend, twist and lift up to 75 pounds while using safe lifting techniques, and pushing/pulling test equipment racks of up to 200 pounds, standing for an entire shift, climbing and utilizing ladders to connect cables and walking long distances throughout the facility
Preferred
Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
Mechanical prototyping skills
Test software development experience
Benefits
Garmin's benefit program
Company
Garmin
WHERE DO WE START? How about Kansas City? That’s our home. That’s where Garmin put a stake in the ground in 1989.
Founded in 1988
10001+ employees
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