Electronics Test Technician

Gavial Engineering & Mfg, Inc.•Santa Maria, CA

1d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Gavial Engineering & Manufacturing specializes in the manufacturing of high-quality, high-reliability parts and systems. With a wide range of manufacturing, engineering and project management capabilities, Gavial supplies mission-critical equipment to industries that require the highest level of workmanship and quality. The Gavial team draws upon decades of experience and knowledge to build high-quality, high-reliability parts and systems for some of the most demanding industries. We apply our Quality Assurance Program to strong processes, industry knowledge and dedicated people to deliver quality products on time. The Electronics Test Technician conducts a variety of electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical tests on electronic systems, subassemblies, and parts to ensure each unit functions according to specifications or to determine the cause of a unit failure by performing the following duties.

Requirements

High School or GED degree
1 - 2 years equivalent education, training and experience as an Electronics Test Technician.
Applicant must be a U.S. person (US citizen or national, or U.S. lawful permanent resident).

Nice To Haves

College degree in Electronics Theory from 2-year college or technical school preferred.

Responsibilities

Reads test procedures, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine testing procedure and equipment to be used.
Tests functional performance of systems, subassemblies, and parts under specified environmental conditions such as temperature change, vibration, pressure, and humidity.
Connects unit to be tested to test equipment such as digital multi-meter, hi-pot tester, signal generator, frequency meter, spectrum analyzer or oscilloscope.
Analyzes test results on defective units to determine cause of failure, applying electronics theory to troubleshoot down to the component level.
Reads dials or digital displays that indicate electronic characteristics such as voltage, frequency, distortion, inductance, resistance and capacitance.
Compares results with specifications and records test data or plots test results on graph.
Records minor defects on tag attached to unit and returns unit to production department for repair. Generates Non-Conformance Reports for major defects.
Confers with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing procedures and results and to resolve problems.
Devises test equipment setup to evaluate performance and operation of nonstandard or customer returned units.