Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Electronics Technician (4 openings)

ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN
Job Desc ID : 809
Job Class : Manufacturing
Reports To : Kent Farguson
Position Focus and Scope
Builds and tests operability of electronic systems and components. Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctioning circuits. Services or calibrates electronic test equipment or electronic control systems.
General Job Description
Builds and tests operability of electronic systems and components. Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctioning circuits. Services or calibrates electronic test equipment or electronic control systems.

Level Responsibilities
GUIDANCE
Operates under minimal supervision. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned objectives.
IMPACT
Work results and decisions have significant impact on the work group.
KNOWLEDGE
Typically requires two or more years of formal training or equivalent and significant related work experience.
Applies expertise in a technical or administrative specialty.
NATURE OF WORK
Assignments reflect substantial variety and complexity; may be longer-term in nature.
Decision making involves gathering, organizing and analyzing information and using judgment to select the most appropriate approach from a range of alternatives.
TEAM ROLE
May operate in a formal lead capacity, providing work direction and review for other employees.

Minimum Education and Experience Required
High School with 7 years general, 4 years specific experience; or 2 years college (Associate Degree) with 3 years specific experience
Preferred Type of Education and Experience
Degree in electronics / electrical field and two (2) years related work experience.
Skills Needed
Ability to diagnose and repair electronic equipment. Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics, and ladder diagrams. Communication, organizational and planning skills.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Optical Engineer - Dow Corning

I am a recruiter at Dow Corning Corporation in Midland, MI. I am currently doing a search for an Optical Engineer, but I am having trouble finding qualified candidates for this position. Since you are an expert in this field, I was hoping you could give me some references or some ideas on where to find quality candidates for this role.

The position is in our Business and Technology Incubator group. They are seeking an optical engineer to lead proof-of-concept prototyping and characterization of LED-based lighting using next generation Si-based optical materials. The successful candidate will deliver full device understanding and prototyping capability from LED chip to luminaire, linking system needs to material requirements. Core responsibilities include selecting/producing optical designs, process development, prototype assembly and optical and electrical characterization. In addition, the candidate will participate in external conversations aimed at developing collaborative solutions using the technologies developed. The candidate in this role will work with a diverse team of scientists, engineers, industrial designers, strategic marketing and business development professionals.

We are looking for someone with a Bachelor of Science with three years minimum experience in optics, or a Masters in EE, ME or Physics with a concentration in optics or illumination engineering is required. If you have any suggestions for my search or know of anyone in the industry that would fit this description, please let me know. Your help is greatly appreciated!

http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_dowcorning/external/jobDetails.do?functionName=getJobDetail&jobPostId=312&localeCode=en-us – Optical Engineer (LED Design)

http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_dowcorning/external/jobDetails.do?functionName=getJobDetail&jobPostId=390&localeCode=en-us – Optical Engineer (Materials)

http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_dowcorning/external/jobDetails.do?functionName=getJobDetail&jobPostId=389&localeCode=en-us – LED Packaging Engineer

Best regards,

Brandon SwingleRecruiting SourcerDow Corning CorporationOffice: (989) 496-6281
Cell: (989) 878-2269 (feel free to text/SMS)Email: brandon.swingle@dowcorning.com