BENCH TECHNICIAN SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Sep 20, 2024 - The Bench Technician is skilled in technical troubleshooting and logical problem-solving, with commercial expertise in repairing and replacing equipment down to the component level. This job requires proficiency in computer repair systems, networking, and RF/Digital Networks, while also demonstrating flexibility and teamwork in technical support environments. Moreover, the job is adept at prioritizing workloads, meeting deadlines, and maintaining a disciplined, professional approach to work.
Summary of Bench Technician Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Electronics Engineering Technology with 2 years of experience
- Experience with advanced infrastructure, virtualization, and storage
- Understanding of electrical engineering concepts including circuit analysis and debug skills.
- Ability to work from and understand electrical schematics to debug hardware issues.
- Good mechanical aptitude and ability to understand mechanical drawings.
- Working knowledge of mmWave/RF and general communication measurements (ie. power, noise figure, EIRP, ACPR, jitter, phase noise, etc).
- Familiarity with anechoic chambers to make radiated measurements of antennae modules.
- Able to work with common test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzers, etc.), anechoic chamber, and antennas.
- Familiarity with RF PCB design concepts including transmission line impedance control, inductance, capacitance, crosstalk, and S-parameters.
- Familiarity with at least one PCB design tool with good soldering skills
- Ability to communicate clearly, organize effectively and document work thoroughly.
2. BS in Electrical Engineering with 1 years of experience
- Working experience with networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.
- Basic experience with workstation hardware, software, and operating systems.
- Working experience with server hardware, software, and operating systems
- Experience with cloud solutions such as Office 365 and Dropbox
- Working experience with switches, routers, and firewalls
- The ability to function effectively in a high-paced environment.
- Ability to provide clients with a positive experience with each interaction.
- Able to make effective use of time and complete tasks efficiently and on time.
- The ability to work with a team and communicate effectively.
- Able to meet client and corporate expectations for attendance, quality, and performance.
3. BS in Computer Engineering Technology with 3 years of experience
- Experience and knowledge of 3-phase industrial equipment
- Understanding of light mechanical and electrical/electronic assembly
- Solid understanding of repairing and refurbishment components
- Solid understanding of precision measuring, drilling, tapping, cutting metal
- Knowledge of soldering and de-soldering of components on PCB’s soldering of small gauge wiring and pins.
- Knowledge and experience in PLCs (uploading of programs and interrogation of fault records for troubleshooting).
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work in a team environment to meet requirements for production and quality
- The ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Able to communicate effectively, produce efficiently, organize and document accurately.
4. BS in Telecommunications Technology with 4 years of experience
- Proven experience of technical aptitude with a logical problem solver.
- Computer repair systems and networking experience.
- Previous experience working with RF, Digital Networks, and Hot Works.
- Working experience in working in a technical support environment.
- Computer literate, including basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Commercial experience in repairing and replacing equipment to the component level.
- Previous experience in escalation and resolution of technical problems.
- Flexible working style with previous experience of working as part of a team.
- Ability to effectively prioritize workload and take an organized approach to work to meet deadlines.
- Able to take a disciplined, reliable, honest, discreet, and professional approach to work at all times.
5. BS in Industrial Electronics with 2 years of experience
- Hands-on break/fix experience with laptops and/or Chromebooks and troubleshooting a variety of computer issues.
- Previous experience working in a Manufacturing industry setting
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook 365, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Highly motivated, goal-oriented, and have a strong work ethic.
- Ability to function successfully with minimal supervision.
- Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
- The ability to maintain a professional appearance at all times.
- Ability to work as a team player in a professional environment.
- Able to prioritize multiple tasks with strong communication skills.
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