Test Technician; Blue Room - Defense Systems Division

Job Title:

Test Technician (Blue Room)

Job Code: 1014

Department:
Manufacturing

Exempt or Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt

Grade: M27

The Defense Systems Division is part of the Parker Aerospace Group, located in Irvine, California. Our products are used across military and commercial platforms globally. We specialize in cutting edge thermal management systems and components including fans, pumps and compressors, ammunition handling systems, weapon scoring systems, dynamic pressure sensors, piezoelectric accelerometers, towed targets, reeling machines, and associated telemetry.

Lays out, builds, tests, troubleshoots, repairs and modifies developmental and production electronics components, parts, equipment, and systems by performing the essential duties listed below. Troubleshoots items to component level, working with engineering personnel when required.

• Must be able to perform test activities that include field return and failure analysis from written instructions and drawings.
• Must have experience with writing reports, failure analyses and must be able to read schematics and troubleshoot to component level.
• Understanding of Environmental, Vibration, Shock and Acceleration testing to MIL Standards is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with electronic test equipment such as multimeters, microscopes, oscilloscopes, power meters, hi‑pot testing, fiber optics, etc.
• Must have previous ISO
  9001 or AS9100 work experience along with FOD prevention 5S.

• Associates degree from a two‑year college or technical school, or equivalent. With a minimum of 3 years hands‑on experience in Environmental, electronics, with fiber optic experience a plus.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to prioritize workload. Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner. Ability to exercise discretion. Ability to pay close attention to detail and produce high level of accuracy.
• As a member of the organization, the employee is expected to work effectively with co‑workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions;
  
  addressing others by name, title or other respectful identifier and; respecting the diversity of our workforce in actions, words and deeds.
• Will be required to interface and relate well with all employees and multiple departments and levels within the Company. Position requires strong teamwork/cooperative abilities, as well as the ability to work independently.
• P.C. Spreadsheet (Excel) and word processing (Word).
• Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Power Meters, RF Generators, Network Analyzers, Microscopes and Spectrum Analyzers.
• Position involves ability to frequently or constantly exert up to 20 pounds of force and occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force to move/lift objects.
• Occasional travel and driving. Proof of valid driver’s license required. Occasional extended hours and weekends. Physical work requires manipulative skills of a high level. Vision requirements include the ability to work at a P.C. periodically. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers as well as reach with hands and arms. This position requires that the employee have the ability to hear and speak clearly.
  
  In this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, stoop or reach.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work area subject to both air‑conditioning and non‑air‑conditioning. Must have the ability to be flexible and deal with changing conditions as required. Shop environment contains…