Senior Production Test Engineering Technician

Saab•Cranston, RI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Saab, Inc.'s Autonomous and Undersea Systems manufacturing team is seeking an experienced Senior Production Test Technician to perform routine and complex production testing tasks to ensure production standards are met. The work includes setting up, calibrating, testing, and troubleshooting circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies, as well as testing, troubleshooting, and reworking assemblies and final systems. The technician develops test specifications, methods, and procedures using blueprints, drawings, and diagrams; prepares technical reports summarizing findings and recommending solutions to technical problems; and assists with selecting and setting up specialized test equipment. Projects may range from simple to complex. The position is based at Saab's Cranston, Rhode Island facility and may require occasional travel to its Bristol, Rhode Island facility to support business needs. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 4 years of related experience in production testing, troubleshooting, or production support.
Experience with microelectronics and RF testing.
Experience performing production or engineering testing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to obtain a security clearance, if required.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Selected applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Prior defense or Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (AUV) testing experience.
Experience operating and integrating electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, power meters, and waveform generators, for acoustic test applications.
Familiarity with LabVIEW.
Familiarity with testing messaging middleware.
Familiarity with JIRA.
Familiarity with Autonomous and Undersea Systems.
Ability to identify, develop, and implement improvements to integration and test processes and work instructions.

Responsibilities

Set up test apparatus and conduct testing of production assemblies and units using established methods, procedures, standards, and test sequences.
Adjust and calibrate systems and test equipment as needed.
Modify equipment by adding, removing, or altering components in accordance with predetermined diagrams.
Correct malfunctions by adjusting or replacing parts and components as directed.
Use measuring and testing devices to perform production testing activities.
Monitor and verify product quality in accordance with statistical process control and other quality control procedures.
Test electronic and acoustic units using standard and custom test equipment, analyze results, and determine necessary adjustments.
Follow complex test specifications, procedures, and verbal instructions to perform routine and standard production tests.
Read and interpret mechanical drawings, diagrams, hardware specifications, schematics, and written work instructions.
Apply working knowledge of electronic theory and electronic components.
Troubleshoot and analyze failures using electronic test equipment and software, diagnose deficiencies, and recommend rework or corrective actions.
Develop test specifications, methods, and procedures using blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.
Prepare technical reports summarizing findings and recommending solutions to technical problems.
Assist with selecting and setting up specialized test equipment as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.