Test Technician II

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Basic

Job Functions:

Complete the day-to-day reliability operations and testing in Reliability Lab in a safe manner to ensure that the product meets performance and warranty commitments without failure under ambient outdoor exposure extremes. Support Reliability Engineers with multi-task assignments related to second source supplier qualifications, product reliability monitoring, product/process qualification programs and test/equipment development. Develop expertise and train other associates from new hires, plant expansions and satellite plants while working with other technicians in Perrysburg.

Education/

Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in a technical discipline (Electrical preferred), OR
• Associates Degree or equivalent in a technical discipline (Electrical preferred) with minimum 2 years working experience in a manufacturing or lab environment, OR
• High School Diploma with minimum 5 years working experience in a manufacturing lab or quality environment.
• Calibration/testing/measurement experience is an added advantage.
• Basic ability using tools and operating equipment required.
• Ability to learn the basic operation of simulators required.
• Ability to operate a fork lift required.
• Must have good glass handling skills.
• Must possess good communication skills.
• Must have the ability to follow directions and use work instructions.
• Must be motivated to work independently.
• Must be able to demonstrate problem solving ability.
• Must be organized and keep a clean and orderly work area at all times.
• Must be able to analyze data enough to determine if testing was ran properly.
• Must be able to analyze data to determine if results fit inside a control plan.
• Must be able to follow control plan OCAP steps if module seems to be out of spec.
• Must be able to select and run the correct recipes for testing across multiple tools.
• Must be able to locate a module in a test plan and determine the measurements needs and next test for that module.
• Ability to load more complicated test setups and assist in developing new testing setups.
• Ability to perform minor equipment maintenance and cleaning on a PM schedule.
• Basic experience using electrical test and measurement equipment desired.
• Proven communications skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, SQL is a plus).
• Good team player.
• Experience in using tools and operating equipment is an added advantage (micrometers, multimeters, power supplies and data logger).
• Possess basic knowledge of JMP and SQL application.
• Leadership skill is an added advantage.
• Consistently demonstrates efficient and effective methods to deliver quality test results.
• Responsible to perform baseline and posttest measurement for all standard Reliability tests.
• Responsible for safely loading and operating all standard Reliability Stress Test equipment.
• Responsible for processing warranty returns.
• Perform data entry for Reliability testing.
• Responsible to ensure that all the tests and measurements are complete per the schedule.
• Responsible for communicating immediately any abnormal findings on the product or testing equipment.
• Willing to work long hours and weekends to support any testing or measurement.
• Able to work independently with less supervision.
• Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Responsible for assisting in any other task or job assigned by supervisor.
• Provides guidance to team members as needed.
• Responsible for identifying when a test ran incorrectly and suggesting a root cause or an action plan.
• Responsible for understanding, loading, and testing IEC 61215 Standard Testing procedures.
• Responsible for identifying and retrieving weekly PRM or ETA modules for reliability testing per schedule.
• Perform calibration and ensure that simulators are in good condition to test products.
• Responsible for training new technicians in module testing and measurements, handling, loading and unloading from test equipment.
• Consistently demonstrates efficient and effective methods to deliver quality test results.
• Identify durability/stability defects and issues and start failure analysis…