Job Title: R&D Technician

• Work Location:  1900 Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
• Contract Duration: 17 Months

We are a technology-focused organization developing innovative solutions for advanced electronic design, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our teams work across high-technology markets, including wireless communications, automotive, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and other emerging technologies.

We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and results-driven working environment where innovation, technical excellence, and integrity are highly valued.

About the Team

The Colorado Springs R&D team develops and supports high-performance oscilloscopes while pushing the boundaries of measurement and test technology.

The team needs technical support with prototype turn-on, instrument functionality, calibration, troubleshooting, and failure analysis. You will work with scripts and automated processes to evaluate prototype performance and provide technical feedback to the R&D team.

You will analyze test data to identify failures and, when possible, determine the root cause of failure modes. More complex technical failures will be escalated to and owned by the R&D engineering team.

This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment supporting the development of advanced electronic test equipment.

Responsibilities:

As an R&D Technician, you will collaborate with R&D Engineers and NPI Technicians to:

• Work in an Electrical Static Discharge (ESD)-controlled environment.
• Calibrate and run automated tests on prototypes.
• Troubleshoot electronic prototypes and identify potential failure modes.
• Run scripts and automated processes to determine failure modes and communicate findings to the R&D team.
• Execute automated performance characterization tests on prototypes across temperature and humidity conditions.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate characterization data.
• Support prototype turn-on, instrument functionality, calibration, and failure analysis activities.
• Document technical issues and test results accurately and effectively.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, NPI, or a related technical environment, or equivalent experience.
• General knowledge of electronics and electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with electronic and mechanical assembly, including use of torque drivers.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical issues effectively.
• Ability to work successfully in a cross-functional team environment.
• Flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity and change.
• Ability to deliver results under schedule pressure.
• Ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve technical problems.
• Demonstrated initiative and ownership.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organizational skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desired Qualifications:

• Higher-level education, training, or certifications in electronics.
• Classroom or professional experience using electronic test equipment, particularly oscilloscopes.
• Experience with automated test systems, scripting, or data analysis is a plus.

Other Information:

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
• Candidates will be considered for employment based on qualifications and applicable employment laws.

Pay Transparency:

• This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay someone for this position is $30.00/hour - $33.00/hour W-2.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met).