ATE Technician - Depot

Centurum•San Diego, CA

4d•$34 - $60

About The Position

ATE technician will have working experience maintaining automatic test equipment (ATE) workstations – hardware and software. Replacing test equipment which has reached end-of-life with newer digital equipment while maintaining identical form, fit, and function. Tests and repairs electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic measuring, recording, and indicating instruments and equipment for conformance to established standards, and assists in formulating calibration standards. Figures sequence of testing procedures for instruments and equipment, according to blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and other specifications. Prepares standard and special purpose laboratory equipment to test, and evaluate other instruments and test equipment. Disassembles instruments and equipment, using hand tools, and inspects components for defects. Measures parts for conformity with specifications, using micrometers, calipers, and other precision instruments. Aligns, repairs, replaces, and balances component parts and circuitry before reassembly. Assists engineers in formulating test, calibration, repair, and evaluation plans and procedures to maintain precision accuracy of measuring, recording, and indicating instruments and equipment.

Requirements

4 years current experience working in a depot environment servicing test equipment and work stations that were new 35 years ago.
This position requires a Secret US DoD security clearance.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Skilled using Microsoft Office products.
Must be able to interface effectively with all levels of technical and management personnel.

Nice To Haves

Quality Management System (QMS) experience that is compatible with ISO 9001:2018.
Experience with ScanCAD, ORCAD and/or SOLIDWORKS.

Responsibilities

Maintaining automatic test equipment (ATE) workstations – hardware and software.
Replacing test equipment which has reached end-of-life with newer digital equipment while maintaining identical form, fit, and function.
Tests and repairs electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic measuring, recording, and indicating instruments and equipment for conformance to established standards, and assists in formulating calibration standards.
Figures sequence of testing procedures for instruments and equipment, according to blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and other specifications.
Prepares standard and special purpose laboratory equipment to test, and evaluate other instruments and test equipment.
Disassembles instruments and equipment, using hand tools, and inspects components for defects.
Measures parts for conformity with specifications, using micrometers, calipers, and other precision instruments.
Aligns, repairs, replaces, and balances component parts and circuitry before reassembly.
Assists engineers in formulating test, calibration, repair, and evaluation plans and procedures to maintain precision accuracy of measuring, recording, and indicating instruments and equipment.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits enrollment from their date of hire:
Health Insurance - Centurum provides insurance for employee and dependent in a comprehensive package. Coverage for vision care is included. This option is available on a cost-sharing basis.
Dental Insurance - Available in conjunction with Health Insurance for an additional cost. Provides oral maintenance care for employee and dependent.
Basic Life Insurance - Company provided benefit for all full-time employees.
Supplemental Life Insurance - Optional life insurance coverage to employees at group rates.
Dependant Life Insurance - Optional coverage for dependents at a group rate.
Long Term Disability Insurance - Optional coverage available to employees at group rates.
Vacation and Sick Leave - Leave accrual is determined by length of service.
Holidays - The company observes ten paid holidays each year.
Retirement 401(k) Plan - Centurum’s corporate benefits package includes 401K with a company bi-weekly match and a year-end profit sharing company match for all eligible employees. Investments can be made into selected funds under this plan.