Electronic Technician

Why Badger Meter?
 

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource.  For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient.  Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

What You Will Contribute:
 

This position is responsible for Calibrating, testing, evaluating, and documenting are a fundamental part of this position. Operating sophisticated instruments such as Spectrum Analyzers, Digital Oscilloscopes, Wave Generators, Recording Instruments, etc, is necessary. Testing and troubleshooting of products is typical. Support Manufacturing in upgrades, and analysis of manufactured products.

Job Duties:

• Solder through hole and surface mount components. Some mechanical assembly and wiring may also be needed, as in building Test Fixtures.

• Follow schematics, board layouts and assembly diagrams

• The Technician has specialized training in the CAD Software used and is also familiar with proper board design techniques.

• Circuit design starts with a Schematic and is usually directed by the Engineer. After completion of the Schematic, the Layout is started.

• The Layout which is the most critical part of the design is critique by the Technician and Engineer prior to finalizing the design.

• The Technician is responsible for providing all the files needed by Badger Meter Drafting Department, Purchasing Department and the Board Assembly House.​

• Proper understanding of test document, procedure and Design Engineers input will be implicit prior to and during testing

• Knowledge of proper setup and use of test equipment such as Digital Volt Meters, Oscilloscopes, RF Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers and Network Analyzers is required.

• Data accumulated will be reported using Microsoft office in an acceptable format.

• As part of identifying any issues and concerns, the Technician will need to voice concerns with the Engineer involved. This may include but not limited to the testing of a design and the design its self.

• Technician may provide most all of the above services to Manufacturing.

• Technician may specialize in certain areas where cross training may be needed. This will be necessary in their absence or when additional help is needed.

• If applicable, the Technician will direct others in the proper procedures necessary to accomplish the task at hand.

• Training Technicians on other procedures and equipment may also be necessary

• Technician should be capable of identifying any issues with equipment and needed supplies.

• Technician may be instructed to handle the procedures necessary to have equipment calibrated or repaired.

• Purchase Orders should be filled out by the person requesting supplies and submitted for authorization.

Qualifications:

• 3 – 5 years of related experience preferred

• Soldering experience preferred

• Intermediate in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Soldering, Written Reports

• Basic in Lab View or other Programming preferred

• Ability to read schematics preferred

Working Conditions:

• Depending on the assigned department, must be able to demonstrate the ability to lift up to 60 pounds, and complete an audiogram test

Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:

• Competitive Pay

• Annual Bonus

• Eligible for Annual Pay Increases

• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage