Test Technician

American Superconductor•Ayer, MA

28d•$28 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves a variety of functions related to testing power-electronic based systems. The technician will be responsible for preparing products and equipment for test, executing test plans, gathering and summarizing data, and generating test reports. A key aspect of the role includes troubleshooting and repairing products and production test equipment. The technician will also construct test equipment, provide feedback to designers for product improvement, and train other personnel on product testing, equipment operation, and safety procedures. Additionally, the role requires meeting production goals, making decisions regarding safety and quality, leading continuous product improvement activities, directing manufacturing personnel on quality issues, and recommending necessary tools and equipment.

Requirements

2-year Associate Degree in Electronics or equivalent.
Minimum of 4-6 years of hands-on experience in the manufacturing or R&D environments.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair PCB circuits, small-scale electrical systems and large-scale electrical systems using fundamental concepts.
Knowledge of the control and operation of IGBT- and Thyristor-based power-electronic power system products.
Demonstrated understanding of test methods for product test using currents up to the 5,000A range and voltages up to the 100,000V range.
Demonstrated awareness of electrical hazards, usage of PPE and safety procedures.
Able to work independently and provide solid decision making.
Skill in use of manufacturing and electronic test equipment.
Computer literate in word-processing, spread-sheet and presentation-preparation programs
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly both orally and in writing.
Able to lift 75 pounds or exert 75 pounds of force on a regular basis.
Tasks often involve long periods of standing.

Responsibilities

Review and approve test plans for power-electronic based systems; prepare product and equipment for test; execute test plans; gather, compile and summarize data; generate test reports/results
Troubleshoot and repair product as required.
Construct test equipment according to specified requirements.
Maintain, troubleshoot and repair production test equipment.
Provide recommendations and documentation to product designers on design improvement.
Train engineers, field service technicians and new hires on product test, operation of test equipment, and testing safety.
Direct outside subcontractors as required.
Meet production goals.
Make decisions regarding safety and quality.
Take lead in Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) activities with Manufacturing and Engineering.
Direct manufacturing personnel regarding product quality issues.
Recommend tools, test equipment and safety supplies and initiate requisition for purchase.
Other duties as assigned.