Why we need you:

• The successful candidate will join Wisk’s 6th Generation EVTOL Propulsion development team working with other Lab Technicians and Electrical Engineers to plan, develop, run and report testing of the motor controller circuit boards in the lab. You will also develop test reports, troubleshoot circuits that are not meeting spec and repair or modify boards with soldering irons and other rework equipment. You will develop extender cards, test cables and other custom test equipment intended to operate with the circuit board under test. 

What you will do:

• Read and interpret schematics to understand circuit functionality
• Perform lab testing to measure circuit performance and conduct troubleshooting utilizing both ad-hoc methods and written test procedures
• Conduct root cause failure analysis of circuits down to component level
• Assemble breadboards and rework circuit card assemblies
• Create or use test procedures and create test reports to document lab results
• Develop test equipment as needed to enable more efficient circuit testing
• Operate existing thermal chambers and custom test stations
• Develop automated testing using labview, python scripts (or equivalent)
• Occasionally supports production issues related to testing and troubleshooting of electrical circuit boards
• Complies with EH&S, ESD and FOD training

Required:

• Technical Associates diploma / degree in electronics technology, or electrical engineering (or equivalent) 
• Able to read and comprehend electrical schematics and printed circuit board drawings for digital and analog circuits
• Hands on Lab experience using: Power Supplies, DMMs, Oscilloscopes, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, & Spectrum Analyzers
• Hands on experience assembling breadboards and conducting basic rework of circuit card assemblies using a solder iron
• Understanding of communication standards and protocols (RS-422/485, CAN, ARINC-429, Ethernet, SPI, I2C etc…)
• Experience loading and working with microprocessors and software 
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Desired:

• Experience with high power electronics (> 600V DC)
• Experience with brushless DC Motor Controls 
• Experience with manual rework of SMT components and automated rework stations for BGAs

Who you are:

• You are a highly motivated, self starting individual with a broad set of skills and never afraid of facing complex technical challenges
• You are a solution oriented individual with a strong analytical mindset
• You have strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communications to suit the audience
• You can adapt quickly or propose changes needed to achieve early results in a timely fashion
• You embrace challenges and take commitments and deliver results within reasonable expectations
• You are a positive team player