Test Technician

## Test Technician Apply:
Bedford, MA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R009795
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** Summary
* * The Test Technician I is responsible for operating linearly test fixtures and ensuring quality of products in our Final Test & Sets production line. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Testing & Sets team to ensure that production targets are met and that products are assembled and tested to the highest quality standards. You’ll bring to the team your organization and self-started skills and your experience in applications and problem-solving skills to help us continue Win-with-our-customers.
** Primary Responsibilities
*** Supports completion of order test fulfillment and daily production scheduling as established by supervisor
· Performs inspections of products and properly identify non-conformances
· Completes tunning/calibration of systems to customer specifications
· Accountable for properly operating test equipment (oscilloscope, DMM)
· Proactively escalate potential issues identified in the assembly process to Principal Technician/Manufacturing Engineer
· Responsible for detecting and diagnosing basic malfunctions of galvos and servos
· Accountable for completing packaging of systems including printing labels and packaging
· Works collaboratively with team members to suggest and implement process improvement activities
· Supports 5S initiatives through cleanliness of workstations and other projects as needed
· Understands and interpret test results/plots, and basic failure modes
* Follows site requirements for disposal of recyclable materials and hazardous waste
** Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies*
* · High School diploma or its equivalent, or an Associate degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology, and/or related areas and/or minimum of 0-2 years working experience in manufacturing environment and/or as electronics technician
· Proven ability to read, understand, and adhere to work instructions, BOMs, and assembly drawings
* Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multitask and willingness to learn different testing requirements
* Team player with strong computer, written, verbal and skills
* Experience and practice of ESD and 5S principles
* Safety and chemical awareness
* Basic computer skills (MS Office, Oracle, etc.)
* Excellent attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills
* Demonstrated experience safely and properly using hand tools
** Preferred Qualifications*
* · Completion of electronic apprenticeship, electronics degree from a technical college
· Previous experience with opto-electronics and PCB commodities
· Knowledge of coated mirrors & lens
** Travel Requirements*
* · None
** Physical Requirements
** Ability to lift up to 10 pounds      
** Compensation
* ** The salary for this role will range from $20 to $27 per hour based on full-time employment. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to location, relevant skills, training, experience, education, etc.
* Certain roles may be eligible for performance-based incentive…