This Engineering Technician is a skilled professional level position where the work is primarily focused on supporting and assisting ADTRAN Engineers in a variety of Engineering work to include designing, planning, assembling, testing, modifying designs, and systems. Assignments will require independent judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations and, this role normally receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments. This Engineering Technician may work on a range of projects with various Engineering Departments to include: Engineering, Document Control, Training, Tech Support, Design, Planning, Software, Test Design Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Mechanical Design, Component Engineering, etc.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide support in wiring and installation of new products and their associated applications going forward as products are released.
Maintain, debug, and/or perform tests to verify performance, procedures, and functional operation of electronics boards and/or proto-type boards and systems.
Maintain software applications for product lines.
Assemble various types of test beds, test racks, and test sets for use by the design engineering group.
Perform accelerated testing on electronic products, hardware design verification tests, and/or specialized testing as directed.
Update and maintain manufacturing work instructions, update and maintain manufacturing Bills of Material (BOM), and verify Mechanical drawings.
Write and maintain test equipment documentation, including, but not limited to, MWI's, ATP's, and schematics.
Draft, write, and submit Engineering Change Orders (ECO) for Engineers.
Provide support in Lab equipment organization, configuration, and maintenance
Other projects and assignments may result and be assigned to accommodate the changing needs of the department and the Company.
Basic Qualifications
Associates Degree in Electronics or equivalent is required.
5-8 years of prior experience is required
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills required.
Must have completed (or be able to complete) ADTRAN Level 2 Solder Certification.
Ability to perform measurements using basic laboratory equipment such as voltage/current meters, oscilloscopes, etc. required.
Experience in verifying and debugging electronic, system, software, and hardware required.
Experience with IP Networking, FTP/TFTP Servers, DHCP, and VoIP protocols required.
No travel is expected in this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Technical Program Degrees or Certificates are preferred.
Certification: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA A+ OS Technologies Certification, CompTIA Network+ Certification are beneficial.
HTML, Aspect, or TCL preferred.
Knowledge of Ethernet switching, Ethernet captures, Web GUI testing, CLI, IP, DS1, DS3, and/or SNMP preferred.
It takes people to connect with people. At, ADTRAN we hire the best and brightest individuals who share our passion for meeting customer expectations the first time, every time. Employment is based not only on professional qualifications but also on the character and personal attributes we deem essential for the continued growth and success of the company. ADTRAN adheres to the highest ethical standards. This bar is set by our leadership and strengthened by our employees. Our employees are truly our most valued resource and are the reason for the company's continued success.
For more than three decades, ADTRAN has been a leader in the telecommunications industry. We are enabling communities and connecting lives as we equip service providers around the globe to deliver Gigabit broadband. These services are transforming the way people live, work and play. As an innovator, the company is also focused on the future. We are defining the future network with cloud-based software solutions developed with an open, scalable and programmable approach.
We invite you to explore our current job opportunities and apply for those you deem fit your skills and qualifications.
ADTRAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disabilities, age, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws.
