Senior R&D Support Technician

Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior R&D Support Technician to join our dynamic research and development team. In this pivotal role, you will independently build, test, and maintain prototypes, test setups and lab equipment, own complex technical tasks end to end, perform troubleshooting and diagnostic testing, and mentor Level 1 and Level 2 Technicians. Key Responsibilities Prototyping and experimental builds Build, assemble and modify prototypes, bread boards, test fixtures and test rigs from engineering drawings, schematics and verbal briefs. Suggest design-for-test and design-for-manufacture improvements based on hands-on build experience. Testing and data collection Plan and run complex test procedures, including environmental, functional, reliability and stress tests. Set up and calibrate instruments and prototype units. Record, organize and do first-pass analysis of test data, flagging anomalies to engineers with likely causes. Write and update test procedures and work instructions. Troubleshooting and maintenance Diagnose and fix faults in prototypes, lab equipment and test systems down to component level. Own preventive maintenance and calibration schedules for lab equipment. Act as the escalation point for technical problems Level 1 and Level 2 technicians cannot resolve. Supports company RMA needs based on workload. Lab operations Keep the lab organized, safe and audit-ready, following safety, ESD and quality procedures. Manage lab inventory, spare parts and consumables; raise purchase requests and work with procurement. Maintain accurate records of builds, configurations and changes for traceability. Leadership and collaboration Train, mentor and review the work of junior technicians. Lead technical sub-tasks within R&D projects and estimate time and materials for them.Support the handover of new products from R&D to production, including pilot builds. RequiredQualifications: 6+ years as a power technician, with at least 3 years in R&D or service support, with vast knowledge in different design topologies. Associate's degree in electrical technology or similar field Strong ability to read and work from schematics, mechanical drawings, BOMs and technical specifications. Hands-on skill with lab instruments: oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, signal generators and data acquisition systems. Good written and spoken English for technical documentation and communication Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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