Senior Test Technician (57530

Job Details Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Corporate Headquarters - Duluth, GA 30096

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Travel Percentage:
Up to 50% Job Category:
Engineering

Data Path, Inc. is seekinga

Senior Test Tech. This position will be part of the Operations Engineering Team, responsible for technical support during the assembly, test, and acceptance processes in the manufacture of Data Path products. This includes responsibility as the Operation’s lead in the coordination of test system development, test procedure creation, and validation during the new product introduction cycle. This also includes hands on experience with analog and digital circuits, for the purposes of test and troubleshooting.

The main goal of this position is to ensure that the development, build, validation, and ongoing support of production test equipment is accomplished in a controlled, predictable manner.

• Maintains cognizance and control over Engineering support costs to Mfg.
• Provides technical interpretation of drawings and specifications of moderately difficult products.
• Works with Design Engineers to analyze and resolve design tolerance problems. Coordinates design changes or improvements with Design Engineering.
• Evaluate, select and recommend capital test equipment when appropriate using sound cost/payback analysis.
• Studies test equipment performance and reliability, and establishes programs and solutions for decreasing equipment downtime.
• Develops, implements and maintains test methods and processes in the manufacture and test of sub-assembly, module, and top level product for moderately difficult product lines.
• Determines proper test flows and sequencing for the efficient flow of assigned products.
• Provides basic technical assistance and training support to floor test technicians.
• Maintains test documentation in current configuration and oversees accurate change management procedures for test documents for assigned products.
• Analyzes established manufacturing test processes for cost reduction opportunities.
• Provides technical assistance and support to sub-assembly and top-level testing.
• ~35% travel and support for occasional Field and Customer Service repairs.

• Degree from an accredited institution in Electronicsor 12 years relevant work experience
• US Citizenship
• Proficient at testing and troubleshooting RF, analog, digital circuits
• Experience with
  
  Ka, Ku, X-band systems

Data Path is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse global culture that values teamwork, integrity, innovation, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to our customers.