Engineering Technician

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Acutronic is looking for an Engineering Technician to join our team in Austin, TX. In this role, you will be responsible for performing assembly, test, and troubleshooting operations required throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) process. The Engineering Technician will serve as a champion of product development prototyping and testing within the Engineering Team supporting the following product lines: actuation systems, turbo-generators, power generation, power conversion, & distribution, and micro-thrust turbines.

Engineering Technician

Your Roles/Responsibilities:

• Perform assembly, test, and troubleshooting operations required throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) process
• Proactively assist the engineering team with the documentation of assembly and test processes required for production
• Lead troubleshooting efforts related to product performance
• Collaborate with the engineering team to identify and implement production process and design improvements
• Inspect internally and externally assembled products to ensure compliance with IPC and other industry quality standards
• Participate in new product development reviews to help ensure product meets DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) standards
• Collaborate with the engineering team to produce engineering prototypes, identifying product enhancements and process steps to ensure product improvements are captured and implemented
• Collaborate with the engineering team to design and perform design verification testing

Your Profile/Qualifications/Skills:

• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or similar discipline preferred
• At least five years of experience in electronics production (PCBA assembly and test)
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Familiarity with electronic product production standards required, IPC certification preferred
• Proficiency using electrical engineering CAD tools (ref Altium, or similar) preferred
• Familiarity with software integration with hardware, including making minor modifications to software, preferred

We Offer:

• Employer-paid medical insurance
• 401k match
• Company-paid holidays
• 9/80 flex schedule

About Acutronic:​​​​​​
The Acutronic Group has a proud history of building technologies and teams that are crucial to the aerospace, defense, and transportation industries.

Acutronic’s Simulation & Test Division is the global market leader in high-performance motion simulation and test equipment. Our rate tables and advanced centrifuges are used to test or calibrate inertial sensors, navigation systems, and stabilized electro-optics. Hardware-In-the-Loop motion simulators replicate the flight motion profiles and engagement scenarios of missiles. Geotechnical centrifuges and their related accessories are designed to study the behavior of structures, soil mechanics, and earthquakes. Our vibration test systems (shaker tables) allow users to carry out environmental tests to ensure the robustness or quality of manufactured products. The Division also develops and refurbishes stabilized or gimbaled-platforms utilized in applications such as tracking mounts, gun turrets, and directed-energy sys