Test Technician

Job Description SUMMARY: The Test Technician is responsible for testing of complete units to meet the companies and customers’ expectations. Working with the Manufacturing and Controls Engineers, Quality Technician, and Operations Liaison to test, fault‑find, troubleshoot, and meet the expected ship dates of all manufactured units to the expected standards and specifications. Responsibilities Perform the selection of specialized test equipment, set-up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of moderately complex circuits, components, instruments and mechanical assemblies. Assist Engineering, Quality, and Technical Writing Teams to develop test specifications, methods, and procedures. Monitor progress, relay concerns, and provide status reports. Perform complex testing operations and complete all required documentation and graphs of testing, highlighting areas for concern. Work independently with moderate supervision. Good visual and manual dexterity. Strong understanding of related mechanics, flow control elements. Ability to read complicated drawings, mathematics, handbook formulas and a variety of testing and measuring instruments. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment. Ability to interact with other members of the organization. Ability to interact with and provide status reports to the customer throughout customer‑facing test processes, for example but not limited to Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT). Experience / Qualifications To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required: Education Associate degree or equivalent work experience, or combination of education and experience required. Vocational or technical training or equivalent required. 2-4+ years production or related work experience required. Digital and/or analogue systems testing experience preferred. Payrate: $27-33 per hour Physical Demands The employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee is regularly required to use color vision and work with computerized data. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use normal office tools, hand tools, equipment and PC's. Work Environment Work is normally performed in both the office and the shop. The office environment is an interior office with air conditioning. The shop contains mobile equipment, machinery, and high voltages. The shop noise level is variable and may require hearing protection in some areas. The shop is heated when required, but many areas are not air conditioned. Some shop processes use high-voltage arcs or concentrated magnetic fields. The shop contains open flames and caustic chemicals. Some areas of the shop may be designated as hard hat zones. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures. Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout‑tagout methods. Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts. Report defect in any equipment or protective device. Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks. Attend all required health, safety and environmental training. Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor. Assist in investigating accidents/incidents. Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct. #J-18808-Ljbffr