Test Technician

Summary - Job Responsibilities - Activities:

Functions:

• Review and approve test plans for power-electronic based systems; prepare product and equipment for test; execute test plans; gather, compile and summarize data; generate test reports/results
• Troubleshoot and repair product as required.
• Construct test equipment according to specified requirements.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair production test equipment.
• Provide recommendations and documentation to product designers on design improvement.
• Train engineers, field service technicians and new hires on product test, operation of test equipment, and testing safety.
• Direct outside subcontractors as required.
• Meet production goals.
• Make decisions regarding safety and quality.
• Take lead in Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) activities with Manufacturing and Engineering.
• Direct manufacturing personnel regarding product quality issues.
• Recommend tools, test equipment and safety supplies and initiate requisition for purchase.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education - Experience:

• 2-year Associate Degree in Electronics or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of hands-on experience in the manufacturing or R&D environments.

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair PCB circuits, small-scale electrical systems and large-scale electrical systems using fundamental concepts.
• Knowledge of the control and operation of IGBT- and Thyristor-based power-electronic power system products.
• Demonstrated understanding of test methods for product test using currents up to the 5,000A range and voltages up to the 100,000V range.
• Demonstrated awareness of electrical hazards, usage of PPE and safety procedures.
• Able to work independently and provide solid decision making. Skill in use of manufacturing and electronic test equipment.
• Computer literate in word-processing, spread-sheet and presentation-preparation programs
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly both orally and in writing.
• Able to lift 75 pounds or exert 75 pounds of force on a regular basis.
• Tasks often involve long periods of standing.