Test Technician III

Spectrum Control•Marlborough, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend. We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first! SUMMARY: The Technician III tunes electronic systems, subassemblies and parts. They conduct a variety of electronic, mechanical and electromechanical tests on electronic systems, subassemblies, and parts to ensure unit functions according to specifications or to determine cause of unit failure. They may also be responsible for completing rework on assemblies and/or systems as a result of testing and assist in the selection and set-up of specialized test equipment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Read test schedule, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine testing procedure and equipment to be used. Connect and tune units using test equipment including signal generator, frequency meter, network analyzer, or spectrum analyzer. Read displays that indicate electronic characteristics such as: voltage, frequency, time delay, distortion, inductance, and capacitance. Compare results with specifications, and record test data or plot test results on graph. Record defects on tag attached to unit and return unit to production department for repair. Test functional performance of systems, subassemblies, and parts under specified environmental conditions such as: temperature change, vibration, pressure and humidity. Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment, performance, and quality products. Train/mentor technicians. Confer with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing procedures and results to resolve problems. Prep test equipment and set-up to evaluate performance and operation of nonstandard or customer-returned units. Prepare technical reports, summarize findings, and recommend solutions to technical problems. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Associate degree or military electronics experience 3-5 years of experience in the Functional Testing and troubleshooting of RF devices OR Equivalent combination of education and experience DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with microelectronic products under a microscope Experience soldering and with electronics assembly process Experience performing visual inspections Ability to do basic math in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage to draw and interpret bar graphs Experience working with engineers Knowledge and experience with quality control planning and associated documentation WORK ENVIRONMENT: Manufacturing Floor Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Third-Party Recruiters Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact [email protected]. Spectrum Control combines engineering expertise, innovation and manufacturing excellence to enable mission-critical solutions. Designed to solve complex problems in signal modulation and transmission, Spectrum Control solutions enable high quality product performance in the military and government, space, commercial, aerospace, security, medical, industrial and communications industries. Through proven experience and innovation, Spectrum Control delivers reliable solutions for the most rugged environments in the world – and beyond. Our team works to understand each customer’s needs at every level, which leads to long-term partnerships with our customers that transcend transactions and projects, helping to drive ongoing value at all levels of an organization. Spectrum Control operates by the following guiding principles: safety, integrity, respect, ethics, trust and continuous improvement. Spectrum Control is dedicated to delivering highly-engineered, reliable products that help save, enhance and protect lives. The company employs a secure, trusted, innovative, empowered and resilient environment to collaborate across the organization to deliver impactful results to our customers. Founded in 1981, Spectrum Control brought together the power of several trusted brands and formed a uniquely capable partner for RF/microwave, electromagnetic, and security solutions. Over the past 70 years, the company’s engineers and technologists have led the way in creating high-quality solutions for demanding environments everywhere. Today, Spectrum Control's team includes 1,300+ people working across 14 design/manufacturing centers in North America and Europe.

Requirements

Associate degree or military electronics experience
3-5 years of experience in the Functional Testing and troubleshooting of RF devices
Equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Experience working with microelectronic products under a microscope
Experience soldering and with electronics assembly process
Experience performing visual inspections
Ability to do basic math in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage to draw and interpret bar graphs
Experience working with engineers
Knowledge and experience with quality control planning and associated documentation

Responsibilities

Read test schedule, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine testing procedure and equipment to be used.
Connect and tune units using test equipment including signal generator, frequency meter, network analyzer, or spectrum analyzer.
Read displays that indicate electronic characteristics such as: voltage, frequency, time delay, distortion, inductance, and capacitance.
Compare results with specifications, and record test data or plot test results on graph.
Record defects on tag attached to unit and return unit to production department for repair.
Test functional performance of systems, subassemblies, and parts under specified environmental conditions such as: temperature change, vibration, pressure and humidity.
Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment, performance, and quality products.
Train/mentor technicians.
Confer with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing procedures and results to resolve problems.
Prep test equipment and set-up to evaluate performance and operation of nonstandard or customer-returned units.
Prepare technical reports, summarize findings, and recommend solutions to technical problems.