Test Technician
About The Position
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Test Technician to join the Data Power and Control Team in Reno, NV. Under general direction of the Test Engineering Manager, the Test Technician designs, develops, implements, and maintains tests for network interface cards and subcomponents in intelligent power distribution systems. Tests include configuration, calibration, and quality assurance tests in all levels of the product and recording/reporting test results. The Test Technician is an entry level position that is the main production support to make sure that problems related to production testing are resolved in a timely manner. New tests are created for new products and already existing tests are improved to reduce the error rate. The Test Technician ensures that all assigned duties are performed quickly, efficiently, and according to the established departmental and company policies, procedures, and goals. The Test Technician, as with all members of the Legrand Team, is expected to promote a positive attitude, demonstrate initiative, professionalism, personal awareness, integrity, and exercise confidentiality.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) supplemented by college level Electronics Technician coursework; Associates Degree in Industrial Electronics or related field preferred; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- None required.
- Basic electrical understanding/knowledge.
- Computer proficient with knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint/ Project).
- Self-management skills including planning, organizing, and coordinating tasks.
- Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to provide information across multiple groups in the company including Engineering, Technical Support, Product Management, Operations, and Sales.
- Strong attention to detail and organization/planning skills and the ability to work independently.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to use electronic test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, electronic loads, meters, function generators, etc.
- Experience in one or more scripting languages.
- Experience working on live high or low voltage circuits.
- Internet networking skills and protocol knowledge.
- Familiarity of ISO 9000 standards and audit process.
Responsibilities
- Support test-related production issues.
- Work with the Electrical Engineers and Project Management to determine root cause of system-level validation failures and propose solutions.
- Provide a test summary to the Engineering team of the production test results along with any necessary corrective actions.
- Generate comprehensive test and validation reports.
- Participate with Engineering in the creation of test programs to verify performance to specification of new assemblies, peripherals, and products.
- Build test equipment to support production needs.
- Review designs for complete specifications, testability, and test margin.
- Monitor and drive process improvement associated to the production test process.
- Support international manufacturing and travel as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- high employer 401K match
- paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
- short-term and long-term disability benefit plans
- above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave
- bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans
- paid time off to volunteer
- an active/growing Employee Resource Group network
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
