Electronics Technician

Electronics Technician

Air Lift, a third-generation family-owned company, was founded in 1949 in Lansing, Michigan.  Air Lift supplies the automotive aftermarket with load assist products and performance suspensions for show and track. Our goal is to consistently provide products and services that meet and exceed customer’s requirements and expectations. We do this by recruiting top talent and retaining them through our commitment to professional development and preservation of our culture.

Job Summary:

The Electronics Technician is responsible for providing support for product development efforts and volume production through the design, development, and maintenance of electro-mechanical devices including hardware and software. Example systems this role supports may include but are not limited to; end of line test stations, data acquisition systems, proof of concepts, HIL test stations. The ideal candidate would be comfortable working hands on to assemble, install, and test electronic systems; including directly on test vehicles.

What You'll Do:

• Design, Build, Train and Maintain Production Testing Equipment
• Design electrical and mechanical hardware for testing and validation of internal production products.
• Develop embedded software for test stations, proof of concepts, and other projects as assigned.
• Create work instructions and train production staff on testing equipment.
• Maintain testing equipment over the lifetime of a product.
• Develop documentation to support calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of assigned devices.
• Perform product software testing and validation
• Identify and document embedded software issues, suggest solutions, and implement changes.
• Identify and document electronics issues or areas for improvement, suggest solutions, and implement changes.
• Assist with validating new and current products to ensure they are working to their software specifications.
• Perform low-level hardware analysis and PCBA repair during development and validation phases.
• Modify electronics to support experiments and product change investigations.
• Write and modify software used to control testing equipment.
  • LabView, Arduino, RaspberryPI, Intrepid Control Systems VSpy, etc. 
• Perform and assist with minor and major installations and repairs of our products on and off vehicles 

What You'll Bring:

• Experience soldering and desoldering surface mount components
• Ability to assemble and troubleshoot PCBAs
• Ability to utilize 2D/3D CAD and drawings
• Embedded software knowledge
• Experience with LabView, Arduino, RaspberryPi, or similar
• Associate's degree – Electronics, Computer Science, Engineering Technology or similar
• 1-3 years' experience with mechatronic products
• Ability to create 2D/3D CAD and drawings
• Experience with J1939 CANBus
• Hands-on experience with automotive repair or modification
• Experience in an automotive development environment

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Generous 401(k) with up to 8% company match
• A supportive and inclusive company culture that prioritizes work/life balance
• Professional development to help grow your career
• Paid time off and paid holidays