Test Technician
JOB PURPOSE:Perform electrical/mechanical testing, design validation, and verification of electronic or electro‑mechanical equipment and products.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:1. Perform intermediate validation testing on prototypes and existing products.2. Work with Engineering to understand and apply defined test requirements.3. Troubleshoot defective lab equipment and provide required maintenance as needed.4. Build intermediate test harnesses, loads, and circuit boards to support product verification as required.5. Document and maintain records relating to work performed.6. Inform supervisor of process, test, or design problems and assist in the corrective action.7. Assemble (mechanical/electrical) fixtures and test setups as required. This will require performing intermediate design functions8. Perform inspection, test, and failure analysis as necessary to determine cause of defective tests or assemblies.9. Conduct functional test of electronic circuits and PCBs according to engineering instructions.10. Create test documentation when required for prototype products if engineering instructions are not available.11. Review engineering documentation and work instructions, provide feedback, and suggest changes to documentation as required12. Communicate in a professional and effective manner.13. Perform other associated tasks as required.REQUIRED
EDUCATION:A.S. in Electronics, a two-year technical diploma, equivalent military certification, or equivalent experience
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:Required:Minimum two years of related experience in electronics, manufacturing, or engineering
Preferred:
Three or more years of related experience in electronics, manufacturing, or engineering
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
1. Possess effective written and verbal communication skills, enabling correspondence with internal departments, vendors, and customers2. Ability to manage multiple priorities as needed to complete tasks on time3. Working knowledge of personal computers, spreadsheets, and word processing4. Possess a thorough understanding of test equipment and methods e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.5. Hands-on experience troubleshooting to identify root cause in test set ups6. Ability to read intermediate engineering documents, e.g., schematics or diagrams7. Maintain necessary product records and documentation8. Ability to comprehend and use product/process component datasheets9. Ability to assemble and disassemble products10. Ability to maintain lab equipment11. Ability to perform basic mechanical work12. Ability to work with independentlyPREFERRED
SKILLS:1. Hands-on SMT soldering experience2. Strong electrical aptitude3. Familiarity with manufacturing processes and electronic components4. Experience in one or more of the following areas: 3D Printing, Electronics, Electrician/Electrical Contracting, High Voltage Electrical Safety, Electric Motor repair, on road/off-road Automotive repair, communication/networking hardware, computer repair, Robotics, Automation, Mechatronics, HVAC, FarmingNotes:
Hours:
8 AM - 5 PM. OT may be required if requested by client.
Metatarsal boots are required for their first day.
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status