Technician, 1st Shift - ESG

Ametek, Inc. • San Diego, CA

1d • $25 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Production Technician, you will be responsible for conducting a variety of tests, including manufacturing verification, engineering validation, functional performance, and ground fault isolation on production units. The position will troubleshoot both digital and analog circuitry to the component level, determining the cause of any malfunction and recommending adjustments/repair to restore the product to working order.
The technician works on assignments requiring considerable judgement and initiative. Understands implication of work and makes recommendations for solutions and determines methods and procedures on new assignmnets. May be informal team leaders.
1st Shift: Monday through Friday, 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Overtime: Ability to work overtime Monday through Friday and on weekends occasionally.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience. Technician levels 3-5 will vary based on years of experience and scope of responsibilities.
• Electronic Technician Certificate and/or AS Degree in Electronic Engineering.
• Due to the nature of our programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the U.S. and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.
• Available to work over-time.

Nice To Haves

• Strong Analytical skills, ability to problem solve, attention to detail and technical acumen.
• Experience in production test and troubleshooting environment.
• Solid background in testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of electromechanical equipment to the component level.
• Experience working with standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, RMS meters, high power conversion equipment, etc.
• Must be able to identify both surface mount and through-hole components, including component values/color-coding.
• Working experience using mechanical hand tools.
• Must perform moderately complex math and be able to read, understand, and adhere to technical documents and procedures.
• Efficient MS Word and Excel User.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various types of standard and specially designed test equipment.
• Identify need for fixtures or equipment needed in support of unique or special testing requirements.
• Calibrate, align, adjust, and perform final functional test for each unit for customer shipment. Working from specifications, test procedures, data sheets, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams/schematics, and/or verbal instruction.
• Log production test data, including but not limited to, work order, model number, serial number, test status (pass/fail), and failure mode.
• Diagnose and determine cause and remedy for defective assemblies, parts and/or components; identify, characterize, and document defects to ensure reproducibility of documented defect.
• Troubleshoot to component level for both analog and digital circuitry.
• Report increased trends in failures to appropriate parties, initiating root-cause investigations.
• Perform physical inspection of product to ensure compliance to specification and cosmetic requirements.
• Operate equipment and instruments safely and according to proper procedures; exercising the necessary precautions to prevent damage to test equipment and instrumentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree