Electronic Test Technician

Ametek, Inc. • City of Rochester, NY

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About The Position

At AMETEK, we don’t just manufacture market-leading electronic instruments and electromechanical devices — we are using innovation to make the world a better place; technology to improve lives; and talent to solve challenges that matter.

Job Summary:
Conducts a variety of simple and complex electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical tests on electronic systems, subassemblies, and parts to ensure unit functions according to specifications or to troubleshoot product failure.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in electronics, or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two years of experience in electronic technician position.
• The Technician must be able to read and understand technical documents and procedures to allow proper set-up and test of product using multiple pieces of test equipment.
• This position also requires the ability to troubleshoot to the component level when required and cost effective.
• The Technician must have thorough technical knowledge of all products within their work group, and must have the ability and desire to be cross trained on all products.
• The Technician must be able to work in a team environment and must be able to communicate effectively with customers if required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Nice To Haves

• Verifies mechanical assembly of unit under test.

Responsibilities

• Ability to read and understand test schedule, work orders, test manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams, schematics, and test procedures.
• Provide customers with technical backup information and hands-on assistance to allow them to operate and maintain equipment used with various applications.
• Install, troubleshoot, test and repair any product as assigned or directed.
• Tests functional performance of systems, subassemblies, and parts following procedures and drawings.
• Connects unit to be tested to test equipment such as signal generator, frequency meter, test fixture, or other electronic test equipment.
• Reads dials or digital displays that indicate electronic characteristics such as voltage, frequency, distortion, inductance, and capacitance.
• Analyzes test results on defective units to determine cause of failure, compares results with specifications and records test data.
• Replaces defective wiring and components (if cost effective), or records defects on tag attached to unit and returns unit for repair.
• Confers with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing procedures and results, and to resolve problems. Recommends corrective action to drawings, procedures, etc.
• Knowledge of computers and various programs used to communicate with products.
• Must follow safety policy and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off
• Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k), plus matching
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree