at Starkey Laboratories, Inc. in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States
Job Description
Description
Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better. Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what's possible. We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.
Watch this video to see more of what sets Starkey apart. https://youtu.be/9cUYwTlCepg?si=wkovx8_R_iINfrc6
Starkey is looking for a Senior Test Technician to join our growing team of engineers and technicians! We are seeking candidates to join our R&D Headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN!
JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB
In this role, you will work hand in hand with a dynamic engineering and technician team. You will be providing critical support throughout all phases of product development projects. Working with the newest hearing aids, next-gen circuits, the latest acoustic transducer technologies, and high-precision test equipment, you will be making lasting improvements to millions around the world. Your attention to detail, interpersonal communication, and drive for excellence will be an integral part of achieving success for Starkey and your career. Given the right candidate, we will provide mentorship for everything that you will need to excel at this role. We hope you can join us to make Starkey "Better today than yesterday, better tomorrow than today!"
Duties include but not limited to:
Collaborate with engineers to execute work plans
Disassemble, modify, and/or build hearing aids and electronic devices
Perform circuit board rework on surface mount components
Execute laboratory and field test plans of products and/or components
Conduct test system verification and validation testing on new and existing stations
Assist in troubleshooting for issues that arise during testing
Support test equipment maintenance, calibration, repair, and improvement
Document and organize test results
Analyze data and provide insight on data trends/failures
Lead in troubleshooting during rework/building of electronic devices
Brainstorm and communicate findings with engineers
Perform laboratory test plans of products and/or components
Document and organize work processes
Lead other Technicians/Users as required for various ad hoc tasks
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Associate Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology or equivalent desired
HS Degree or GED diploma at minimum
Experience:
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Ability to work with very small (under microscope) components
Demonstrated hands-on reworking, debugging, and documentation skills required
Demonstrated success with data analysis, issue reporting, and resolution rollout
We Value:
A strong desire for continuous learning
Strong attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Acoustical equipment or hearing aid experience
Able to take directions from engineers and work through feedback loops
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Starkey Hearing Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Vet/Disabled.