Test Technician (Temp)

Job Designation

The Test Technician completes work according to instructions, specifications, and procedures. Conducts a variety of tests and verifications on electro and electromechanical equipment while providing accuracy, productivity, and on-time delivery.    

Job Core Responsibilities

• Sets up test equipment and tests per specification
• Performs troubleshooting and failure analysis of analog and digital circuitry malfunctions at the component level
• Provides detailed written failure description with root cause analysis to production and engineering
• Follows written and verbal instructions and adheres to all company guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Assists other departments with tasks in other production cells/locations
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment, an acceptable safety record, and follows company safety rules
• Electronics component-level troubleshooting using schematics for reference
• Soldering/de-soldering of SMT components
• Test & measurement with standard lab equipment – DMMs, Oscilloscopes, power supplies, temperature chambers, function generators
• Ability to devise and conduct tests given higher-level conceptual test plans
• Report out test results and present data/measurements
• Use various computer software to load & test firmware on embedded devices
• Build test circuits (breadboard) for evaluation
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Job Specifications

Education: A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations

Certifications: Vocational training, apprenticeships, or the equivalent experience in a related field

Years Experience: min 3 years or more of relevant experience in an engineering department environment

Other: Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

Skills:

• Skilled in the use of test equipment, hand tools, power tools and electric soldering
• Good reading  and comprehension skills to understand regulations and instructions     
• Ability to analyze and determine methods and procedures     
• Good oral and written communication skills and attention to detail    
• Proficient Microsoft Windows software applications
• Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $22.50/hour - $33.75/hour