Test Engineering Technician

This position will provide test support to the manufacturing function. Responsibilities would include Research and specify components for Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) and test fixtures. Design, construct, assemble and debug new ATEs and test fixtures. Maintain, troubleshoot and repair ATEs and test fixtures. Assist in troubleshooting products. Assist engineers and other technical staff. Write, change and validate procedures. Work from schematics, engineering drawings, test procedures and manufacturing instructions.

Maintain good housekeeping in work area. Maintain compliance with ISO standards and all safety policies.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Interface with both design and manufacturing staff to assist in identifying electronic test and assembly requirements of new and existing products
• Assist designing of special test fixturing to support comprehensive test coverage of printed circuit boards and electromechanically assemblies
• Construction and debug of special test fixtures
• Assist in preparing detailed test procedures and instructions
• Support the deployment of special test fixtures and procedures to manufacturing and train personnel
• Assessment of current test procedures and fixturing relative to quality improvement and throughput
• Assist evaluation/justification of the purchase of necessary test equipment for the production floor
• Provide direct production support to test personnel during the competent level debug of printed circuit boards and electromechanical assemblies
• Assist overseeing of test fixture construction and help resolve problems as they arise

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Associate’s degree from college/university/vocational-technical school, military training or exceptional job-related experience plus minimum five (5) years of related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience).

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Ability to use the internet/intranet, cross functional Enterprise Resource Planning software, MS Office package, and other software programs and packages to their potential to provide a product fitting to the level of the position.

Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, and permutations, linear and differential equations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as voltage, resistance, and current calculations, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, and sampling theory.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Must pass Electrical…