Engineering Test Technician

Engineering Test Technician:

$24-$26/hour

Position Summary:

The candidate for this role is an experienced engineering technician that is a critical thinker, problem solver, and team player. Must have the ability to troubleshoot PCBA’s and systematic problems, effectively communicate and escalate issues and be able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.  Experience performing functional tests on printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) and final test products in support of production test requirements and engineering prototyping. Must be very experienced in the use of oscilloscopes, signal generators, network analyzers, multimeters, etc. for tests and measurements.

Must be experienced in reading schematics of electrical and subsystems, engineering drawings, identify build errors including PCB, components, harnesses, and workmanship issues.  Be able to understand and execute engineering test procedures, debugging and troubleshooting at the component level on a PCB/PCBA and identifying issues with analog and digital electrical circuits. Must have solid experience in soldering and reworking SMT & through hole components to meet engineering specifications and IPC J-STD.

Essential Job Function:

• Perform diagnosis, rework, and repair of PCBA’s, final test of product assemblies prior to packaging.
  
• Participate in technical design reviews for product test specifications and recommend corrective action or design improvements.
  
• Analytical problem-solving skills and root cause analysis.
  
• Create documentation for tests and assemblies.
  
• Ability to fabricate test fixtures, test boards, and solder/remove SMD and through hole components effectively.
  
• Work in close collaboration with the production department to ensure that all assemblies are properly tested and calibrated on time.
  
• Ensure product meets order and functional specifications.
  
• Assist in the maintenance and calibration of test equipment.
  
• Assist in the development of new Electronic Products.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills – able to understand and record reports, procedures, and status updates; able to communicate directly with engineers, manager, and other technicians to ensure a high level of technical support. Should be a leader and able to train others.
  
• Strong organizational with meticulous attention to detail.
  

Additional Qualifications

• Mechanical knowledge and CAD experience
  
• Proficiency in the use of software for the design and layout of electronic circuitry.
  
• Designs for high end, low volume, electrical device products.
  
• Writing procedures, protocols, and process requirements.