Test Technician

Teledyne Technologies•Miamisburg, OH

About The Position

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Test Technician to plan, lay out, and test moderately complex electronic, energetic, and electro-mechanical devices with minimum supervision. Testing processes include thermal, vibration, mechanical shock, thermal shock, and custom testing equipment. The role requires troubleshooting skills and coordination with other operations to ensure schedules are met. The technician investigates process and manufacturing problems during testing, determines appropriate test setups, conducts tests, troubleshoots issues, prepares and analyzes testing data under engineering guidance, and calibrates and maintains environmental test equipment. The role also assists with designing tools, jigs, and fixtures to improve production efficiency and handles multiple projects. This position requires U.S. citizenship due to Department of Energy requirements, and the employee must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance. Physical demands include prolonged sitting or standing and occasional bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Mild lifting is 10 pounds or less; some assemblers may intermittently lift up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and specialized training beyond high school, usually acquired with 6 to 24 months of industrial experience.
Strong mechanical skills and experience using hand tools.
Ability to read assembly prints and follow written instructions.
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Hands-on approach, critical-thinking skills, and ability to solve problems.
Strong mechanical skills and experience with equipment setup, repair, and maintenance.
Effective verbal and written communication and ability to engage all levels of the organization.
Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
U.S. citizenship is required due to Department of Energy requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience applying lean manufacturing principles and/or Six Sigma tools in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

Investigate process and manufacturing problems during testing and initiate corrective actions.
Determine proper test setups; conduct tests, troubleshoot, and notify appropriate personnel when problems arise.
Prepare graphs, charts, and tabulations of testing data; maintain testing data and analyze it under the guidance of an engineer.
Perform routine analyses to check the applicability, accuracy, and completeness of data.
Calibrate, adjust, operate, and maintain environmental test equipment as required.
Assist in designing tools, jigs, and fixtures to help increase production efficiency.
Handle multiple projects and coordinate testing with other operations to ensure schedules are met.
Perform other related duties of comparable complexity as directed.