Test Technician II (2nd Shift: M-F 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM)

• 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 post test measurement for all standard Reliability tests.
• Responsible to safely load and operate all standard Reliability Stress Test equipment.
• Responsible to process warranty returns.
• Perform data entry for Reliability testing.
• Responsible to ensure that all the tests and measurements are complete per the schedule.
• Responsible to communicate 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 to assist in any other task or job assign by supervisor.
• Responsible for providing guidance to an employee when a supervisor is not available.
• Responsible for identifying when a test ran incorrectly and suggest a root cause or an action plan.
• Identify durability/stability defects and issues and start failure analysis procedures and communicate to appropriate personnel (Level 2 failure analysis and troubleshooting).
• Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers
• Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste
• Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations.
• Responsible for understanding, loading, and testing IEC 61215 Standard Testing procedures
• Responsible to identify and retrieve 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.
• Responsible for leading testing and other technicians in a specific area to ensure assignment completion and accuracy.
• Responsible for performing audits of testing and equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Responsible for working with other departments to ensure modules are delivered and removed from lab as needed.
• Coordinate and perform testing for customer audits
• Responsible for performing 5S Tasks, Audits and Compliance work.
• Consistently demonstrates efficient and effective methods to deliver quality test results.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

• This position will report to the Supervisor, Lab Operations.
• This position will not have direct reports.

• 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)

• $23.03-$32.21 Hourly.

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards).
• All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

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