POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Practicing Engineer is responsible for installation, troubleshooting maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic assemblies within an established security system. Work includes production, field service, returned materials, engineering builds/setups, installation, testing, certification, and repair.
PRIMARY/MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):
- Work with management to plan and prioritize work schedule for EHSS and FSS project requirements.
- Maintains EHSS and FSS desktop procedures, post-installation test and check documents are properly completed and filed in their assigned location.
- Maintain a safe working environment; review MSDS before handling and use of hazardous materials.
- Prepare, review and verify a variety of documents, forms and reports on operations and engineering activities/studies.
- Experience using basic electronic test equipment, hand tools and small power tools
- Able to read and understand technical drawings, datasheets, and written instructions
- Fabricate components and cable connectors according to approved drawing.
- Customize units and make software, firmware and IP adjustments or repairs according to written instructions.
- Test production and commercial off the shelf (COTS) products to ensure proper operation per established test criteria
- Able to troubleshoot electronics down to the component level to determine root cause and correct malfunction
- Able to set up and test components/units to meet specified requirements
- Recognizes failures and set-up problems, isolates problems, and takes appropriate action to resolve those problems
- Operates and understands the function of oscilloscopes, generators, meters, power supplies, and service monitors
- Inspects all work performed before moving to the next task
- Keeps supervisor and co-workers appraised of all unresolved and/or potential problems that would negatively affect production schedules
- Completes production test reports
- Provides support to the Production Lead and Production Supervisor on all production assignments; works in other departments and/or miscellaneous assignments as instructed
- Perform required repairs to return unit and security system to operational state
- Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
- Climb towers in excess of 10' with required safety gear
- Maintain security system equipment through scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
Required Skills
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: SECRET
- Two (2) years electronics experience
- Prior training and knowledge of basic electronics and/or electronic equipment
ABILITY TO:
- Interpret and explain procedures
- Prepare clear and concise reports
- Flexibility to adapt to a variety of work situations and interruption
Required Experience