Electronics Technician - Senior Level

About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company

Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.

Overview

The Electronics Technician III uses advanced skills and tools along with extensive working knowledge of defined standard operating procedures to complete assignments. They receive minimal supervision of work processes and provide instruction to less experienced technicians. They use their experience to determine the best methods and develop new work processes. You will support the development of prototype and concept vehicles, with a strong focus on vehicle electrification, autonomous vehicles, and unmanned vehicle platforms.

Essential Functions and Skills

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following

• Interpret engineering schematics, pin schedules, and loom drawings to construct quality wiring harnesses.
• Understand and follow IPC 620C wire harness build processes.
• Maintain clean and organized work environment.
• Perform quality assurance checks on various Electronics Lab work products.
• Ability to use and train others on typical electronics tools: voltmeter, hand tools, soldering iron, etc.
• Apply knowledge of military or motorsports industry wiring loom build techniques and components.
• Manage and procure inventory.
• Troubleshoot wire harnesses.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Must be able to identify color-coded wires and ID labels.
• Ability to work in small groups to develop practical solutions to engineering problems.
• Apply knowledge of electrical theory and concepts.
• Update and "redline" wiring harness diagrams and manufacturing documents in collaboration with Engineering.

Additional Requirements

In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following area will be assigned as required.

• Education / training.
• Provide feedback on product needs and processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Be a team player.
• Have great attention to detail, dependability, pride in work, initiative.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Education/certification/years of Experience

• High school diploma.
• 5+ years of electronic harness build, test, or repair experience.

Desired Specialized Skills and Knowledge

• Mil Spec harness build experience is preferred.
• Printed circuit board assembly and repair experience.
• Ability to work on vehicles and equipment (including installation of electrical components and wiring directly onto vehicles), including on top of, underneath, and confined spaces.
• High voltage system safety experience.
• General knowledge of automotive systems (steering, brakes, powertrain, lighting, etc.).
• Knowledge of electrical testing methods and equipment.
• Understanding of vehicle communication networks (CAN, LIN, ethernet, etc.).
• Understanding of embedded control systems and components.

Physical Demands

• Position requires occasional or frequent moderate physical activity.

Expected Hours of Work

• Work schedule: Daytime schedule Monday - Friday with infrequent night/weekend work to achieve deadlines.
• Minimal travel as required for on-site customer work.

Additional information

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any 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 Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.