Job Description

Job Location CMI Inc - Owensboro, KY 42303 Position Type Full Time Education Level 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage Negligible Job Category Manufacturing

CMI, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of breath alcohol testing instruments in the U.S., Canada and around the world. CMI manufactures the Intoxilyzer® brand of evidential and preliminary breath alcohol testing instruments. CMI, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MPD, Inc., also located in Owensboro, Kentucky. MPD, Inc. is 100% employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

The Lead Electronic Specialist performs moderately complex technical functions related to the repair of company products. Acts as a departmental lead to assemblers, technicians, and packers by assisting the department manager with prioritizing work and balancing workload. Supports new product development activities, including setup, testing, operation, modification, circuit testing, calibration, and troubleshooting of electronic or electro-mechanical systems, experimental design, circuitry, prototype models, or specialized test equipment. Applications may include analog, digital and/or video type circuits and logic systems. Conducts engineering/development tests and detailed experimental testing to collect design data or assist in general research work. Diagnoses and corrects electronic circuitry malfunctions. Assists in the development of electronic equipment. Provides design details and recommends modifications to engineering designs as needed. May prepare instructional guides for repairing, calibrating, and maintaining equipment and systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Work with the department manager to promote the Operations Services departmental goals

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and understand production schedule.
• Assist department manager to insure work is distributed and prioritized throughout the department.
• Assist technicians with understanding product s operations, repair, maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration of Kustom products.
• Work with assemblers to assist reading work orders, following production drawings and sample assemblies.
• Ability to test troubleshoot and repair all Radar, Lidar and Video products
• Work from schematics, diagrams, work instructions and layouts to perform routine testing and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and isolate malfunctions down to component level.
• Conduct defined engineering tests and collect data as assigned.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering on layout and assembly procedures and problems.
• Recommend changes for product manufacturing .
• Evaluate and test software, firmware and hardware changes for quality product performance.
• Recommend changes in circuitry or installation specifications for design and performance reliability.
• Provide technical assistance in troubleshooting and resolving problems or question concerning KSI products to internal and external customers.
• Process necessary or relative paperwork i.e., service information, calibration certificates, stock transfers, packing slips, etc.
• Adhere to Electro Static Discharge process (ESD).
• Keep work area neat, clean, and orderly.

Equipment To Be Used:

Computer, soldering iron, de-soldering gun, small hand tools, electronic test equipment, telephone, and personal protective equipment as required (PPE).

Qualifications

Education &

Experience:

• Associates degree in electronic technology, military electronics training or equivalent vocational training.
• Minimum five years’ experience working in an electronics manufacturing environment.

Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of digital and analog circuitry.
• Experience testing digital and/or analog systems
• Solid computer skills. Ability to work with Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Excel and Word.
• Must be able to operate electronic test equipment and utilize computer software tools to implement engineering design, testing and troubleshooting.
• Experience with basic computer networking
• Be able to read and understand technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions
• Interpersonal skills - very comfortable engaging at all levels of the organization; needs to be a self starter who can work independently.
• Excellent communication skills, (written, and verbal)

Benefits

• Benefits are available on the first day of employment.
• Company-sponsored life and short-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account when paired with a high deductible medical plan.
• 401k retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 4%.
• 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after meeting eligibility requirements.
• Paid time off, including Vacation, Personal or Discretionary (Sick), and ten (10) paid company holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for pre-approved courses.
• Climate-controlled work environment.
• Consistent weekday schedules provide exceptional work-life balance.