Test Technician

Test Technician

Summary

This position is responsible for performing advanced tests, inspections, diagnostics, to ensure completed assemblies meet design specifications and are within quality limits and standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Performs the set-up and testing of products, subassemblies, mechanical assemblies.
• Recognizes failures and set-up problems and determines the need for appropriate corrective action.
• Operates test software on standard computer systems.
• Completes technical assessment of company products and customer RMAs, to include PCBAs and electronic components.
• Performs or oversees rework, debug and final tests prior to return or disposition of company products and or customer RMAs, to include PCBAs and electronic components.
• Reads test schedule, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine testing procedure and equipment to be used.
• Tests functional performance of systems, subassemblies, and parts under specified environmental conditions such as temperature change, vibration, pressure, and humidity.
• Connects unit to be tested to test equipment such as signal generator, frequency meter, or spectrum analyzer.
• Reads dials or digital displays that indicate electronic characteristics such as voltage, frequency, distortion, inductance, and capacitance.
• Compares results with specifications and records test data or plots test results on graph.
• Analyzes test results on defective units to determine cause of failure.
• Confers with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing procedures and results and to resolve problems.
• Operates x-ray equipment to verify internal assembly and alignment of parts according to specifications.
• Maintains department specific records.
• Responsible for general housekeeping of assigned work area.
• Works under minimal supervision of the Test Supervisor or Facility Quality Manager.
• Is consistently at work and on time. Must adhere to company specified work schedule.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Qualifications

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.

Education and / or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 1-2 years of experience and / or training in the electronics field are required. Associate's Degree or higher preferred.

IPC-A610 and / or IPC-A620 certification preferred.

Language Skills

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.

Computer Skills

Perform basic computer tasks as assigned. Minimal skills required.

Delta Group Electronics, Inc. is subject to ITAR and EAR requirements, which indicate anyone hired must either be a U.S. citizen, U.S. legal permanent resident, or have protected status as an asylee or refugee.

EOE / VET / Disabled

Drug-Free Workplace