Reliability Technician

Reliability Technician

We are seeking a full-time Reliability Technician at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for organizing and performing testing and/or calibration activities by reviewing schedules, operating equipment and producing accurate records. Essential functions include operating environmental test equipment with pre-defined profiles and programs, operating basic test equipment to test and troubleshoot products per engineering guidance, including automated test equipment, multimeters, power supplies, and oscilloscopes. You will review test schedules to determine which requests are ready for execution, conduct basic prioritization activities and communicate outcomes to the team, perform testing by applying the appropriate level of measurement skills, equipment operation and tool utilization, understand procedures and diagnose issues as required, maintain accurate records of test conduct along with the appropriate data, pictures, media, etc, maintain and ensure the integrity of test equipment and records and gain familiarity with engineering test procedures, follow schedules and perform basic tests and/or calibrations in accordance with plans and procedures, and move work and test equipment to and from work areas. You will also lift up to 55 pounds to effectively perform the essential functions of this job description.
Basic qualifications include an associate's degree in electronics technology or vocational certificate in electronics, engineering technology, or related field, or a minimum of 80 hours towards a bachelor's degree in electronics technology or related field, or a high school diploma or GED with previous military training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude related to using tools and measurement devices (hand tools, calipers, gages, etc.) and demonstrated strong electrical aptitude related to operating electrical equipment and test devices (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.) are also required. Experience using Microsoft Office (Access, Outlook, Word, and Excel) is necessary. Ability to move work and test equipment to and from work areas and ability to lift up to 55 pounds to effectively perform the essential functions of this job description are essential.
Desired qualifications include previous calibration, reliability, or electronics experience, experience working in a calibration lab, test lab or engineering test environment, and experience with ISO9000, ISO17025, AS9100, IATF6949.
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability. This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits.