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Lab Technician, Hardware 2
3940 159th Avenue Northeast Redmond, WA 98052 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Lab Technician, Hardware 2 with our client located in Redmond, WA. This role is onsite 5 days a week.
Job Description:
- We are seeking a skilled and experienced Lab Technician to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in prototyping electronics, fabricating models, and 3D printing, coupled with at least three years of hands-on experience. Though a specialized degree in the field is not required, proficiency in computer-aided design and drafting is essential. Basically, we’re looking for a professional tinkerer.
- What makes this role interesting? - This role provides the opportunity to connect internally inside of the organization with the potential to go FTE if the budget allows it.
- Unique Selling Points: Great team culture. they are in the process of creating new safety training in regard to forklift training, CPR, welding, etc. If the candidate is interested in specific trainings the team will try to set that up internally for them. The sponsor is flexible with work-life balance.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prototyping mechanical systems and hardware
- Building PCB and electronic component assemblies
- Fabricating projects using 3D printing/additive manufacturing technologies
- Utilizing CAD software to create and modify designs
- Electrical troubleshooting and repairs
- Managing inventory and maintaining lab equipment
- Performing server maintenance and computer networking tasks
- Purpose of the Team – This team is the advanced development lab for DC groups. They build and test everything like battery systems, animation cooling systems, etc.
- Key projects – This role will contribute to general tinkering on projects. Examples would be maintenance on a robot, prototyping circuits or enclosers (3D printing work), converting video cards to liquid cooling capabilities, etc.
- Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm - The role will consist of 20% meetings, 80% heads down
Job Qualifications:
- Must Have 2+ years’ experience with 3D printing and prototyping (building models, prototyping and fabricating models etc.)
- Must Have 2+ years’ experience with CAD Software (computer-aided design and drafting) - Ex: SolidWorks/AutoCAD/Creo
- Must Have 2+ years’ experience with a basic understanding of coding (Linux, etc.)
- 3-5 overall years of experience in the field.
- The ideal resume would contain several years of experience in a range of different skills as they will be working on different projects.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role
- Proficiency in computer-aided design and drafting (specific software not required)
- Strong skills in prototyping electronics and fabricating models
- Comfortable voiding warranties.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Experience working in a data centre environment
- Electrical troubleshooting expertise
- Inventory management experience
- Forklift certification
- Server maintenance and computer networking skills
- Proficiency with Hand tools.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Onsite, Redmond, WA – 5 days a week.
- Pay Range: $42/hr. to $52.50/hr.
- An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check, and applicants who do not successfully pass a background check will not be considered for employment.
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.
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