Test Technician III

Technician IIIAt 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 Disabilities