Primary Responsibilities

• Support and assist engineers in the performance of technical assignments, routine engineering tasks, build and test or inspection of prototype systems, assemblies or PWBs under the guidance of engineers.
• Build prototypes or coordinate with manufacturing and engineering personnel to support prototype or production tasks.
• Conduct complex in-house tests under the direction and guidance of an Engineer.
• May test or inspect electrical or mechanical assemblies, or engineering tooling and document results.
• Participate in product failure analysis activities and/or root cause analysis of defects and/or field returns, corrective and preventive actions, compile failure analysis reports, and other related assignments.
• Collect, compile, and report data and information under engineer direction.
• May be responsible for purchasing engineering materials and controlling material inventor
• Coordinate activities for other technicians and production personnel during prototype and low rate production activities.

• 2-year degree from an accredited university or technical college in Electronics or related field OR a combination of education and relevant experience (including military training).
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in technical functions that support Engineering.
• Experience with acoustic or radio testing experience a plus
• Experience with creating software to run automated testing is a plus
• Experience supervising activities of technical personnel

• Ability to read and follow electronic schematics, generate PWB breadboards, make circuit card modifications.
• Experience working with electronic lab equipment including Power Supplies, Multi-meters, Oscilloscopes, Various analyzers and Signal Generators.
• Ability to follow test procedures to run bench level and system level testing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

 
Supervisory Responsibilities
Lead/Mentor
 
Travel Requirement
Minimal

Sparton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled 41 CFR 60-1.4