Sr Research Test Technician (Temp/Contract)
About The Position
The Sr. Research Test Technician is a temporary/contract role responsible for manufacturing and checking out electronics test equipment. The work includes assembling electronics to drawings; wiring and soldering to wire lists and schematics; and checking out, integrating, and troubleshooting custom Acceptance Test Equipment (ATE) used for Engineering Development and Production product acceptance testing. The overall objective is to ensure customer satisfaction. The position works independently and with Test Engineers, contributes to peer reviews and dry-run test procedures, fabricates and maintains cables, harnesses, PCBs, and ATE, updates drawings to record fabrication discrepancies, and inspects, diagnoses, and maintains ATE connections. It is based in a manufacturing environment with a clean-bench workspace and may involve occasional travel to customer or supplier facilities. Access to controlled data is required, so only U.S. persons will be considered under ITAR requirements.
Requirements
- Experience manufacturing test systems, including electrical and mechanical electronics packaging.
- Experience in electronics assembly, wiring, soldering, and electronics testing.
- A two-year degree in Electronics or five years of equivalent experience in test electronics assembly, wiring, and soldering.
- Knowledge of basic electronics theory and math.
- Ability to assemble electronics equipment to assembly and manufacturing drawings.
- Ability to wire and solder harnesses and cables according to drawings, schematics, and wire lists.
- Ability to perform electronics equipment tests using formal procedures.
- Familiarity with equipment used to test similar or related electronic, aerospace, or defense products.
- Familiarity with general test equipment, including multimeters and oscilloscopes.
- Good technical writing and verbal communication skills, and proficiency with common office software.
- A cooperative and helpful attitude, including the ability to build positive working relationships with Test Engineering, other engineering disciplines, and company support teams.
- Must be a U.S. person because the position requires access to controlled data or information under ITAR.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and experience with best practices for aerospace-quality electronics assembly, wiring, and soldering.
- Familiarity with military and aerospace standards for assembly, wiring, soldering, and workmanship.
- Interest in or experience developing test systems for electronics product acceptance testing.
- Familiarity with industrial standards for cable and harness fabrication, such as IPC/WHMA-A-620.
Responsibilities
- Work independently and in a team environment with Test Engineers.
- Contribute to peer reviews of assembly drawings, fabrication drawings, and schematics, while adhering to formal processes and standards.
- Contribute to dry-run test procedures related to ATE.
- Fabricate and maintain cables, harnesses, PCBs, and ATE according to drawings or sketches.
- Redline and update drawings to document discrepancies found during fabrication.
- Inspect and diagnose ATE, and maintain its connections.
- Provide occasional technical support at customer and supplier facilities.
Benefits
- Health care, dental, or life insurance starting the first day of the month.
- 15 days of paid time off, accruing from the first day of employment.
- 12 paid holidays per year.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Education reimbursement, eligible after 90 days of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
