Electrical Engineer Tech

PositionSummary

The Electrical Engineering Technician will support the Hardware Engineering organization in the validation,troubleshooting,repair,andcontinuousimprovementofhigh-performanceserver platforms, liquid-cooled GPU systems, air-cooled computing platforms, networkingproducts, and rack-level infrastructure. Thisroleservesasa technicalextension of theElectricalEngineeringteam, assisting with root cause analysis, engineering builds, failure verification, and manufacturing support activities across New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining production.

The ideal candidate possesses strong hands-on electronics troubleshooting skills, is comfortable working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and can effectively

communicatetechnicalfindingstoengineers,operations,andqualityteams.

EssentialDutiesandResponsibilities

·Performelectricaltroubleshootingandfailureanalysisofservermotherboards,GPUtrays, switch assemblies, power distribution boards, PCIe subsystems, and rack / server level hardware.

·Perform board-level, system-level, and rack-level debugging of liquid-cooled, and air-cooled server platforms.

·Support server-level hardware inspection and debugging using EE provided QMN/QCI tools to disassemble PCB modules, cabling, and other related hardware to support daily production output and goals.

·Supportengineeringinvestigationsbyreproducingfieldandmanufacturingfailures.

·Execute engineering validationtesting using oscilloscopes, digitalmultimeters, power supplies, electronic loads, logic analyzers, and other laboratory equipment.

·Collect,document,andorganize testdata,photographs,schematics,andrepair findings.

·AssistwithdebugofnewhardwareduringNPIbuilds as well as ongoing RMA and sustaining projects.

·Build,modify,andmaintainengineeringtestfixtures,harnesses,andprototype assemblies. Inspect, verify, and troubleshoot direct-to-chip liquid cooling systems including cold plates, coolant distribution units (CDUs), manifolds, pumps, hoses, quick disconnects (QDs), and coolant flow paths.

·Perform component-level diagnostics and identify suspect circuits using schematics, board layouts, and technical documentation.

·Support manufacturingbyverifyingrepairs,validatingprocesschanges,andhelping reduce repeat failures.

·InterfacedailywithOperations,TestEngineering,QualityEngineering,Manufacturing Engineering, and suppliers to resolve technical issues.

·Maintainaccuraterecordsofengineeringactivities,repairs,andvalidationresults.

·Support implementationofprocess improvementsthat increase first-passyield and reduce defect recurrence.

·Assistinevaluating returnedmaterial(RMA)andcustomer-returnedhardware.

MinimumQualifications

• ·Associate'sDegreeinElectricalEngineeringTechnology,ElectronicsTechnology,orrelated technical field, or equivalent military experience.
• ·Abilitytoreadandinterpretelectricalschematics,PCBlayouts,andtechnical drawings.
• ·6+monthsofexperiencetroubleshootingcomplexelectronicassemblies.
• ·Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, DC power supplies, and other electronic test equipment.
• ·Understandingofanaloganddigitalcircuitfundamentals.
• ·ProficiencywithMicrosoftExcelanddocumentationtools.
• ·Strongorganizationalskillswithattentiontodetail.
• ·Abilitytoworkindependentlywhilemanagingmultiplepriorities.

PreferredQualifications

• ·Bachelor’sDegree inElectricalEngineeringTechnology,ElectronicsTechnology,orrelated technicalfield.
• ·3+yearsofexperiencetroubleshootingcomplexelectronicassemblies.
• ·Experiencesolderingandreworking SMTandthrough-holecomponents.
• ·Experiencesupportingserver,networking,telecommunications, industrial electronics, orhigh performance computinghardware is preferred.
• ·Experienceinahigh-volumemanufacturingorNPIenvironment.
• ·KnowledgeofIPC-A-610andIPC-7711/7721standards.
• ·Experience withrootcause analysis methodologiesincluding 8D,Fishbone,and5-Why.
• ·ExposuretoLinuxsystems,firmwareupdates,andhardwarevalidationtools.
• ·BasicunderstandingofPCIe, Ethernet, powerdistribution, and high-speed digital interfaces.
• ·Experience troubleshooting complex PCB assemblies using schematics, board layouts, test points, and component-level analysis during debugging and visual inspections (is a plus).

KeyCompetencies

• ·Stronganalyticalandtroubleshootingability.
• ·Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills.
• ·Self-starterwithasenseofownershipandurgency.
• ·Abilitytoworkeffectivelyincross-functionalteams.
• ·Continuousimprovementmindset and problem solving skills.
• ·Adaptabilityinarapidlychangingmanufacturingenvironment.

PhysicalRequirements

• ·Abilitytoliftupto40poundsoccasionally.
• ·Ability to safely work around high-powered AI server equipment and liquid cooled systems (meeting OSHA industrial standard requirements).
• ·Abilitytostandorwalkforextendedperiodsonthemanufacturingfloor.
• ·Abilitytosafelyhandle electronic assembliesusing properESDcontrols.