R&D Engineering Technician at Volt in Redmond, Washington

Job Description:

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Volt is immediately hiring for R&D Engineering Technician in Redmond, WA.

As an R&D Engineering Technician you will:

• Prototyping
  • Assembly of prototype devices using microscope, tweezers, other existing tools.
  • Fabrication: operate 3d printer and other (proprietary) fab and assembly machines
  • STRETCH: Design and build simple tools and fixtures for prototype completion.
• Test/Inspection
  • Evaluate new component designs with incoming inspection and other verification methods.
  • Evaluate prototypes using engineering test methods
  • Source, recommend, procure and quality new verification/test equipment
  • Evaluate new assembly processes (e.g. capability study)
  • Execute qualification, verification and validation protocols
  • STRETCH: develop new test/inspection methods from scratch
• Design/development
  • Develop prototype-level assembly processes into manufacturing-level assembly processes (e.g. given a nominal process variable, identify and evaluate a process window); ensures processes are clear and exact
  • STRETCH: Original design or development of components, tools, and processes from spec/concept.

This is a full time contingent opportunity.


The ideal candidate will have:

• High level of ownership. Helps set, commits to deadlines. Drives tasks to completion.
• High level of independence. Seeks help with obstacles.
• Critical. Active participant in technical reviews.
• Proactive communicator. Drives detail of direction/instruction by asking questions.
• Active participant team in brainstorms, problem solving. Interested in conceptualizing and developing new ideas.
• Go getter. Gets things done. Finish line and team goal oriented.

Education/Training:

• Minimum 5 yrs work experience
• Two year degree a plus
• Prior technical experience a plus
• Prior manufacturing/production experience a plus

Pay Rate: $34.00 - $42.00 per hour

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.


Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.


Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).



Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) 898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. Apply Now