Test Lab - QA Tech

Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. We help the world's most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it. Come join us and help us build The DNA of tech.™

We are seeking great talent to help us build The DNA of tech.®

Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. We help the world's most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it. Come join us and help us build The DNA of tech.™

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Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech? Vishay Dale Electronics - Columbus, NE is currently seeking applicants for a QA Test Lab Technician. Overtime is available as needed.

Job Summary: Conducts detailed environmental, electrical, mechanical and physical tests on a variety of passive electrical components assigned by the Reliability Test Lab Operations Supervisor.

Job Location:

Vishay Dale Electronics, Columbus, NE is one of the world's largest manufacturers of resistors and e-beam technology. There are around 600 employees currently working in Columbus, NE. We are one of the largest employers in the Columbus Area.

What you will be doing:

• Operates sophisticated testing and measurement equipment as Computerized DC Resistance Reading Stations, computer and LAN programs for scheduling and data entry and test report completion, Digital Multi-meters with Kelvin Fixtures, Handheld Multi-meters, Dielectric Withstanding Voltage Testers, Megohm Bridges, Power Supplies, Impedance Analyzers, Environmental Chambers and Special Test setups/fixtures.

• Uses computer terminal to log test request and product detail data. Uses LAN system and reading stations to read and log detail test performance data into computer. Prepares printed copies of completed test reports and reviews reports for data completion and accuracy. Errors may have serious impact on manufacturing operations.

• Composes test reports for publication, filling in detail comments, supplemental information, reference failure notice report numbers, failure analysis report numbers, test temperatures, test equipment asset numbers, and page numbers.

• Acquires proficiency in the use of a calculator for Ohm's Law calculations and electrical Power calculations.

• Coordinates testing, due to day-to-day variations by readying, rereading, interpreting, and then performance of test methods of complex and detailed Military, Industrial, Customer or Dale/Vishay specifications with considerable cross-referencing necessary. Requires considerable learning and attention to detail. Misinterpretation can have severe negative consequences in the form of test failures of test anomalies.

• Creates workload and test plan schedules and sets workload priorities per Qualification, Lot Acceptance, and Evaluation test plan needs and per Reliability Test Lab Operations Supervisor.

• Consults with the Special Test Supervisor or Facilities Engineering personnel to set-up new, unusual, or unique tests, test sample configurations or special test filtering.

• Use basic hand tools such as soldering iron, pliers, side cutters, Exacto knife, screwdriver, wire strippers, thermometers, etc. that are required in wiring, soldering, and assembly of test apparatus/ fixtures. Operates small calculators and computer terminals on a regular basis.

What you will bring along:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required with inclusion of basic mathematics and science courses

• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.

• Preferred 1-year minimum experience on the production of electrical components and/or manufacturing environment.

• Preferred basic domain of production process of the Military, Industrial, Customer of electronics components according to Dale/Vishay specifications or methods as necessary.

What can we offer you for your talent:

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally. Benefits include medical, vision and dental insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.

Do you have the skills we need? Are you ready to power your career as you power the world? If so, apply today.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as "U.S. Persons" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As an equal opportunity employer, Vishay is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact View email address on click.appcast.io assistance.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as "U.S. Persons" according to U.S. federal law.

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally. Do you have the skills we need? Are you ready to power your career as you power the world? If so, apply today.

Vishay is an AAP and Equal Opportunity Employer