Lead Factory Test Engineering Technician

A new paradigm of computing

Magic Leap is a pioneer in spatial computing, developing groundbreaking augmented reality technology that seamlessly blends digital content with the real world. As the creator of the next computing platform, our mixed reality devices unlock new possibilities for how people interact with and experience their surroundings. 

Magic Leap could be your place if you want to be part of a united team where everyone is empowered and trusted to make an impact. At Magic Leap, you can explore innovative solutions and use your talents to solve real-world problems. Working alongside industry experts, you can grow your skills and amplify human potential at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds. We know that successful change and progress accelerate diverse perspectives. As we shape our future, everyone's voice matters. Together, we can reimagine the world of work and, with our bold partners, make the impossible possible.

The opportunity 

As a Lead Factory Test Engineering Technician within our Factory Test and Calibration Organization, you’ll serve as the first line of contact for factory floor support activities, addressing technical issues with test and calibration systems, providing prototype build support, and driving ongoing process validation. You’ll also assist our engineering team with advanced test system initiatives, including proofs-of-concept, test station assembly, deployment, and certification.

This role will be required to be onsite in our headquarters located in Plantation, FL. Relocation assistance may be available.

What you’ll do 

• Support daily factory operations, prototype builds, and experimental test events on-site.
• Assist development engineering efforts with test systems and processes.
• Assemble, troubleshoot, deploy, and maintain test systems, including updates to station hardware.
• Build, validate, and troubleshoot hardware interconnects, cables, and PCB components per schematics.
• Perform mechanical and electrical system assemblies and solder electronics as needed.
• Conduct repeatability runs for new software validation and analyze test failures.
• Create and update SOPs, documentation, and test software configurations.
• Calibrate test instrumentation and maintain equipment to ensure reliability.

The experience you bring

• 5+ years of professional experience in factory technical support and operations, ideally in manufacturing test roles.
• Associate’s degree in EE, ME, or CE preferred or equivalent relevant experience. We value your total experience and professional achievements most.
• Hands-on experience in prototype manufacturing environments and New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Proficiency in reading electrical diagrams and electronic schematics, with soldering expertise.
• Advanced experience with computer systems, hardware, and troubleshooting.
• Skilled in using handheld and rack-mounted multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other test/measurement tools.
• Experience assembling mechanical and electrical hardware, components, and cables.
• Familiarity with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) is preferred; MS Office is acceptable.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and initiative.
• Ability to quickly learn new tools and processes.
• A growth mindset with a willingness to learn, adapt, and evolve.

It’s exciting if you also have

• Experience with manufacturing robots, PLCs, and safety systems.
• Familiarity with RF test instruments.
• Basic knowledge of statistical data analysis.
• Understanding of software development for automation or scripting (C#, Python, LabVIEW, etc.).

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to Equal Employment Opportunities guidelines

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation during the application, interviewing, or hiring process, you may request an accommodation by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@magicleap.com. Magic Leap will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Please note that we do not accept any application documents via (e-)mail. Furthermore, we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this role.

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