Test Technician

Whippany Actuation Systems • Whippany, NJ

6d • $33 - $38

About The Position

Whippany Actuation Systems is a dynamic aerospace company that designs and
manufactures electromechanical actuators and control electronics for commercial
and military applications. Recognized as experts in our industry for over 75
years, we are a fully integrated manufacturing company which takes
responsibility for the success of our business and acts quickly to implement new
ideas and projects to ensure company growth.

We are looking for a Test Technician to build, test, diagnose and repair test
equipment used in the production and testing of electromechanical actuators and
components. In this role you will, perform qualification testing (vibration,
thermal, functional, etc.), product acceptance testing and validation testing to
support production requirements and New Product Introduction.

In this role, you would typically:

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in engineering or electronics discipline (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 2 additional years of technical experience in manufacturing environment)
• Two years’ technical experience
• Authorization to work in the US

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating and troubleshooting test equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Good soldering skills and the ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical assembly drawings
• Must have a proven ability to operate general electronic test equipment such as digital multi-meters (DMMs), oscilloscopes, waveform generators, signal analyzers and programmable power supplies.
• Technical writing skills and ability to generate reports
• Ability to troubleshoot down to the component level
• Knowledge of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) testing equipment a
• Familiarity with environmental chambers and vibration generators
• Good communication and computer skills, including knowledge of MS Office products , ORCAD Schematic Capture
• Must be a self-starter who can work independently as well as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Performs qualification tests per approved procedures and prepares the required documentation
• Troubleshoots and repairs functional test systems or equipment in support of production and qualification testing
• Performs acceptance testing of product and troubleshoots product as necessary to meet acceptance criteria.
• Assembles and wires new test rigs in accordance with instructions, diagrams and/or schematics
• Performs validation testing of newly introduced test equipment
• Performs vibration and environmental stress screening (ESS) testing on production units
• Monitors all measurements during testing for accuracy and repeatability and determines if values are within expected ranges
• Prepares technical reports summarizing findings and recommends solutions to technical problems
• Performs calibration of custom test systems and components and coordinates activity of outside calibration services
• Participates in 5S and Lean activities
• Maintains a high level of customer satisfaction with both internal and external customers
• Performs other duties as may be assigned

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, ID protection, legal insurance, pet insurance, tuition assistance program, and an employee assistance program
• 401K with immediate company match, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• generous paid time off including 12 paid holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree