Job Title: Senior Engineering Technician
Department: Engineering
Reports To: President
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary: The Senior Engineering Technician provides advanced technical support to
Engineering through electronic and mechanical design activities, including printed circuit board (PCB)
layout, schematic entry, CAD modeling, engineering drawings, and technical documentation. This
position supports product development, design modifications, and manufacturing release activities by
translating engineering requirements into accurate design outputs. The Senior Engineering Technician
works independently on assigned projects and collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality
to ensure designs are properly documented, manufacturable, and meet customer and product
requirements.
Essential Functions
The following duties are representative of the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities.
- CAD Design and Engineering Documentation
- Create and modify 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed engineering
- documentation using CAD software. This includes electronics, cable assemblies, mechanical,
- and assembly documentation.
- Develop mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, assembly instructions, test
- instructions, bills of materials (BOMs), and related technical documents for engineering and
- manufacturing use
- Maintain CAD libraries, drawing templates, and standard documentation practices
- Ensure drawings and documentation accurately reflect product requirements and revisions
- PCB Design and Electronic Design Support:
- Create and modify printed circuit board (PCB) layouts based on engineering requirements and
- design specifications
- Perform schematic entry, component placement, routing, and design updates as required
- Support review and troubleshooting of PCB designs, revisions, and related documentation
- Maintain electronic design files and documentation in accordance with company procedures
Product Development and Manufacturing Support
- Support Engineering during product development, prototype builds, and design changes
- Prepare documentation packages required for manufacturing release and production support
- Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality to resolve documentation issues and support product
- improvements
- Assist with evaluation and implementation of engineering changes and design revisions
- Support manufacturing and the test bench by communicating product design theory and trouble-
- shooting techniques for diagnosis of circuit problems
Prototype and Technical Support
- Support prototype assembly, testing, and troubleshooting activities as needed
- Assist in identifying design issues and recommend solutions within assigned areas of
- responsibility
- Provide technical support to internal teams related to CAD files, drawings, PCB documentation,
- and product configuration
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology, CAD Design, or related technical field,
- or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years of experience in CAD design, PCB layout, engineering documentation, or related
- technical design support
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks
- Experience with PCB layout and schematic entry tools, specifically Altium
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation
- Demonstrated electronics troubleshooting skills, including proficient use of oscilloscopes, digital
- multimeters (DMMs), soldering equipment, and wiring techniques.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with engineers and cross-functional
- teams
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, instrumentation, or other highly regulated
- manufacturing environments
- Experience working within a formal Quality Management System such as AS9100 or ISO 9001
- Experience with engineering change orders (ECOs), configuration management, and product
- lifecycle documentation
- Knowledge of electronic assemblies, PCB manufacturing processes, and mechanical fabrication
- methods
- Experience with SolidWorks assemblies, sheet metal design, or injection molded components
Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use requiring repetitive hand, finger, and arm
- movements
- Frequent use of computer systems, design software, and technical documentation tools
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, or climbing
- Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of materials weighing up to 50 pounds
- Visual acuity required for detailed design work, including close vision, color recognition, depth
- perception, and ability to adjust focus
- Requires concentration, problem-solving skills, mathematical aptitude, organization, and effective
written and verbal communication
Work Environment
This position is primarily performed in a professional engineering lab and manufacturing environment
with occasional exposure to production areas, assembly operations, and prototype development activities.
Visits to production areas may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety
glasses and hearing protection as required.
Travel
Minimal travel may be required.
Equipment Used
- Computer and standard office equipment
- CAD design software
- PCB design software
- Electronic test and inspection equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power
- supplies
- Soldering and rework station
- Mechanical measurement tools, including calipers and related inspection equipment
- Prototype assembly tools and equipment