Engineering Technician 1

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Engineering Technician 1 in our Cary, NC location. In this role, you will be responsible for building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and modifying basic developmental and production equipment and systems.

Essential Functions

Boat Operations

• Operate boat in support of testing and demonstration activities
• Train and certify others to operate boat, including providing inputs on best practice processes and procedures
• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of small boats
• While working in the field in support of engineering, sales and marketing teams, monitor the working environment and actions of all crew members, including acting as necessary to ensure their safety and to protect field equipment
• Perform on the water testing/verification of field or other issues, providing documentation as needed
• Install, configure, and customize the boat and its systems
• Perform or supervise regular inspection and maintenance tasks on equipment in the field and recommend equipment purchases and upgrades as needed
• Install, operate and troubleshoot electronics spanning the Garmin marine product line and specific Outdoor lake-based products
• Maintain required records and logs as dictated by Garmin procedures

Operations

• Maintain marine electronics in a lab environment to mimic a test boat
• Complete ad hoc tests of new products and software features and verify or reproduce reported defects
• Work with project teams on approaches to verify or improve the quality of Garmin hardware and software solutions
• Execute manual and automated tests of Garmin software in accordance with established testing protocols to ensure quality and compliance with stated requirements
• Verify issues reported to quality team for validity and reproducibility
• Document and communicate test results in defect management system
• Work closely with software engineers to assist in problem resolution
• Verify software fixes in new software versions
• Leverage understanding of system wiring and create wiring diagrams for harness fabrication

General

• Prioritize work with input from management and work independently to accomplish tasks
• Ensure all work areas including boats and vehicles meet or exceed Garmin standards for cleanliness and safety
• Understand all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and ensure they are followed
• Understand all applicable Garmin procedures and ensure they are followed
• Associates are expected to integrate, use, and provide feedback on products in development when possible as part of their normal job responsibilities
• Identify and resolve defects of advanced scope using proper engineering tools and techniques and independently determine general approach and specific solutions to technical problems
• Write technical reports, including documentation of the test setup, block diagrams, and test setup schematics to fully document test results and analysis

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or another substantially similar field OR electronics related Military training OR completion of a minimum of 80 hours towards a BS degree in Electronics Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or substantially related field OR current ISCET certification or related certification OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Excellent academic qualifications (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with ability to effectively apply learned knowledge
• Demonstrates ability to apply test processes and methods to verify design and products performance
• Understands basic test plans and procedures including FCC, CE, and live GPS testing
• Proficiency working with MS Office Suite, specifically Word & Excel
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must exhibit professionalism, be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
• Driven problem solver with proven success in solving difficult problems and excellent time management/follow-up skills
• Must possess the ability to: bend, twist and lift up to 50 lbs. and team lift up to 100 lbs. while using safe lifting techniques; push/pull test equipment on wheeled, moveable racks of up to 400 lbs.; stand for extended periods of time, climb and utilize ladders to connect cables; and walk long distances throughout the facility

Electrical Role:

• Demonstrated ability to read schematics, understand and debug basic circuits from system level to component level with engineering guidance
• Must demonstrate the ability to operate basic and advanced lab equipment including PCB milling machines, oscilloscopes, EMC analyzers, etc.

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5 as a general rule)
• Mechanical prototyping skills
• Test software development experience (Electrical role only)
• Experience with mechanical measurements and inspection tools (Mechanical role only)

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits