Test Technician 2

Milwaukee Electronics•Milwaukee, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Test and inspect products at various stages of the production process. Perform functional, in-circuit, and system-level testing; troubleshoot PCBAs to the component level; identify root causes of test failures; and support corrective actions and quality standards. Set up, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain production test equipment. Provide feedback to engineering about test procedures and coverage, and train Test Technician 1 employees in testing and basic troubleshooting. Work collaboratively with the manufacturing team, maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, and participate in continuous-improvement and Lean activities. Attendance is an essential function because the work can only be performed onsite. The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, related experience or training, or an equivalent combination, along with hands-on electronics testing, troubleshooting, or manufacturing experience. An IPC-A-610 certification (Class 2 or higher) is required; J-STD-001 certification is preferred. Employees must pass the IPC Component Identification and IPC Workmanship Standards courses. The employee may be seated or standing at their workstation and may occasionally stand or walk. The role frequently involves using hands to point, handle, or feel and reaching with hands and arms; employees may need to lift or move items weighing up to 10 pounds. Vision requirements include close and distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment may involve occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals; noise is usually loud. Because the job provides access to controlled technology, employment is subject to ITAR compliance requirements. Candidates must be a U.S. person or otherwise satisfy applicable ITAR requirements. Upon hire, the employee must provide acceptable proof of identity and current U.S. work authorization. The employer does not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas such as H-1B.

Requirements

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, and/or 6–12 months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2–5 years of hands-on experience in electronics testing, troubleshooting, or manufacturing.
Ability to troubleshoot PCBAs to the component level using diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
Effective communication skills to train junior technicians and collaborate with engineering teams.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to read, speak, and understand English to communicate clearly and comprehend documentation.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Basic understanding of and ability to read performance graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization, interpreting written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to perform basic data-entry transactions.
IPC-A-610 Certification (Class 2 or higher) is required.
Must achieve a passing score on the IPC Component Identification course.
Must achieve a passing score on the IPC Workmanship Standards course.
Must be a U.S. person or otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements; upon hire, must provide acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S.
Onsite attendance is an essential function of the job.

Nice To Haves

J-STD-001 certification.

Responsibilities

Perform functional, in-circuit, and system-level tests with minimal supervision.
Troubleshoot PCBAs to the component level using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other diagnostic tools.
Identify and isolate root causes of test failures and propose corrective actions.
Interpret schematics, BOMs, and technical drawings to support troubleshooting and determine quality standards.
Set up, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain production test equipment, including bed-of-nails fixtures and ICT setups.
Provide feedback to engineering on test procedures and coverage issues.
Train Test Tech 1 employees in testing processes and basic troubleshooting techniques.
Collaborate as a dependable and positive member of the manufacturing team.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with workplace standards.
Participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean activities while adapting to and supporting organizational changes.
Contribute to problem-solving processes and communicate effectively with team members.