Test Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least three years of electronics test experience, preferably with high-voltage power supplies
• Associate's degree in electronics or a related field, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working experience using digital oscilloscopes, digital meters, current amplifiers and probes, differential probes, thermal chambers, and other common test equipment.
• Must be able to work from schematics, drawings, engineering specifications, data sheets, wiring diagrams, and verbal and written instructions.
• Thorough knowledge of safety practices utilized when working with high voltage
• Effective communication skills are necessary to provide status and reports regarding troubleshooting findings on failed units and general unit status.
• The ability to lift items weighing over 50 lbs. and assist in the movement of test bays is necessary.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate specialized and commercial test equipment, computers and related equipment to perform manual and automated performance and environmental tests on space-qualified power control units
• Troubleshoot hardware and equipment to the component level by carrying out activities ranging from minor unit manipulations through complete tear-downs, selecting resistors for installation, and conducting wire and component checks.
• Support test anomaly investigations when necessary
• Perform test data management activities including data collection, evaluation, and documentation
• Assist engineering staff members in the design, procurement, build, and check-out of test equipment, testing and evaluation of software, and review of test procedures.