Test Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Investigates process and manufacturing problems during testing and initiates corrective actions.
• Determines proper test set-ups, tests, troubleshoots, and notifies appropriate personnel when problems arise.
• Prepares graphs, charts, and tabulations of testing data, maintains testing data, and analyzes data under guidance of an engineer.
• Performs routine analyses to check applicability, accuracy, and completeness of data.
• Calibrates, adjusts, operates, and maintains environmental test equipment.
• Assists in designing tools, jigs, and fixtures to increase production efficiency.
• Handles multiple projects and coordinates testing with other operations to ensure schedules are met.
• Performs other related duties of comparable complexity as directed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Electronic, energetic, and electro-mechanical device testing.
• Processes include thermal, vibration, mechanical shock, thermal shock, and custom testing equipment.
• Requires troubleshooting skills.
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and specialized training beyond high school.
• Six to twenty-four (6-24) months of industrial experience.
• Strong mechanical skills and experience using hand tools.
• Ability to read assembly prints and follow written instructions.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Hands-on with critical thinking skills and problem-solving ability.
• Experience in setup, repair, and maintenance of equipment.
• Intermediate computer skills, including MS Office Excel and Outlook.
• U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.

Qualifications (An Asset)

• Applying lean manufacturing principles and/or Six Sigma tools in a manufacturing setting.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Some bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling.
• Mild lifting of 10 pounds or less.
• Intermittent lifting of up to 50 pounds for some assemblers.