Verification and Validation Lab Technician

31 Oct 2024

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Fantastic opportunity for a

Verification and Validation Lab Technician

!Our Chicago-based client is seeking a Specialist Technician for the electronic controls Verification and Validation team at our Benton Harbor, MI headquarters.The incumbent will possess a background in Electronics and test fixture development.Please submit your resume with the link to your LinkedIn Profile.

Your responsibilities will include
  • Maintain and establish control specifications for lab test requirements and numerous tests
  • Assist with various test labs such as Environmental lab, EMI/EMC Electromagnetic Interference/ Compatibility (EMI / EMC) Lab and Codes Lab
  • Maintain test controls used on the Appliance controller and Human Machine Interfaces.
  • Perform EMC/EMI/ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) test procedures on products and components with direct supervision
  • Understands controls schematics and is able to interpret the standard to derive the values of the Loads to simulate the control loading
  • Assemble Set-up wiring arrangements and remove components using soldering / desoldering methods
  • Work with Design engineers to find solutions to EMC / Environmental problems.
  • Record and compile data, write test reports and communicate results
  • Maintain laboratory equipment and facilities. Construct basic test fixtures, as required.
  • Test appliance controls and HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces) and other products for different aspects prototype evaluation, engineering development, etc.
  • Construct basic test fixtures & load stands as required. This will involve:
- Assisting in the design of aluminum (80/20) or steel frames fixtures.- Building load stands for attaching large appliance loads to, i.e. motors, heating elements, etc., and setting up inside or outside an environmental chamber- Build test harnesses to connect controls to load stands- Setup a data acquisition controller system to monitor and regulate power to controls
  • Perform environmental test procedures and/or maintain test products and components on a daily basis with direct supervision. Troubleshoot test failures
  • Perform vibration analysis of electronic controls in an appliance

Minimum requirements
  • Associates Degree in Engineering
  • 2+ years of hardware testing experience
  • 2+ years of test fixture development experience

Preferred skills and experiences
  • Maintain test equipment and lab: Environmental chambers, shakers, vibration FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) analyzers, and IR (InfraRed) thermal Camera.
  • Experience with electronic assembly quality inspection, i.e. IPC-A-610 ( Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits )
  • Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms.
  • Strong communication skills and establish new ideas.
  • A team player and able to work in a cross-functional collaborative environment to meet numerous Code and Compliance goals
  • Understanding of Electronics Hardware, software and systems
  • Experience with oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Network Analyzers/ Spectrum Analyzers and High Frequency Testing
  • Maintain, run and tune test scripts
Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workforce.

About the Company:Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) has been Chicago's premier Information Technology (IT) staffing, consulting, and recruiting firm for over 23+ years. Named after Chicago's historic Peterson Avenue, PTP has built its reputation by developing lasting relationships, leading digital transformation, and inspiring technical innovation throughout Chicagoland.Based in Park Ridge, IL, PTP's 250+ employees have a narrow focus on a single market (Chicago) and expertise in 4 innovative technical areas;· Cybersecurity· Artificial Intelligence· Data Science· Cloud & DevOpsPTP exists to ensure that all of our partners (clients and candidates alike) make the best hiring and career decisions.

  • ID: #21950790
  • State: Michigan Bentonharbor 49022 Bentonharbor USA
  • City: Bentonharbor
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2021-10-31
  • Deadline: 2021-12-27
  • Category: Et cetera