Test Technician III

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend. We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!SUMMARY: The Technician III tunes electronic systems, subassemblies and parts. They conduct a variety of electronic, mechanical and electromechanical tests on electronic systems, subassemblies, and parts to ensure unit functions according to specifications or to determine cause of unit failure. They may also be responsible for completing rework on assemblies and/or systems as a result of testing and assist in the selection and set-up of specialized test equipment.WAGE RANGE: $30.00-$45.00/hrESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Read test schedule, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine testing procedure and equipment to be used.Connect and tune units using test equipment including signal generator, frequency meter, network analyzer, or spectrum analyzer.Read displays that indicate electronic characteristics such as: voltage, frequency, time delay, distortion, inductance, and capacitance.Compare results with specifications, and record test data or plot test results on graph.Record defects on tag attached to unit and return unit to production department for repair.Test functional performance of systems, subassemblies, and parts under specified environmental conditions such as: temperature change, vibration, pressure and humidity.Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment, performance, and quality products.Train/mentor technicians.Confer with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing procedures and results to resolve problems.Prep test equipment and set-up to evaluate performance and operation of nonstandard or customer-returned units.Prepare technical reports, summarize findings, and recommend solutions to technical problems.QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Associate degree or military electronics experience3-5 years of experience in the Functional Testing and troubleshooting of RF devicesOR Equivalent combination of education and experienceDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience working with microelectronic products under a microscopeExperience soldering and with electronics assembly processExperience performing visual inspectionsAbility to do basic math in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimalsAbility to compute rate, ratio and percentage to draw and interpret bar graphsExperience working with engineersKnowledge and experience with quality control planning and associated documentationWORK ENVIRONMENT:Manufacturing FloorEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Third-Party RecruitersPlease note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Spectrum Control, Inc.