Test Systems Technician
Saint Charles, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Job Description
Test Systems Technician
Department Name: Engineering Test Labs 6200
Location: St. Charles IL - OEDC
Reports To: D&D Test Systems Group Lead
Job Codes/Grades: OED 314
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Objective
A Test Systems Technician assists in the construction of various test systems and test tools necessary to evaluate automotive components to ensure conformance to customer requirements. This position is carried out with thoroughness and competence in order to produce reliable test results and maintain a high standard of quality.
Essential Responsibilities
- Assemble tester cabinets according to engineering instructions technical manuals and knowledge of electronic systems and components.
- Fabricate and modify test system components.
- Build tester harnesses.
- Perform verification and measurement analysis testing using DMMs and Oscilloscopes.
- Maintain test equipment tools and systems.
- Assist in the development of new test system designs.
Experience: 1 years
Education: Associates or 2 Year Degree
Certifications: N/A
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Good understanding of basic wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
- Knowledge of test and measurement equipment (DMM Power Supply Oscilloscope).
- May operate bench lathes drills or other machine tools to fabricate parts such as tester fixtures terminal boards and chassis.
- Good soldering skills are required (SMT and Through-hole technologies).
- Good PC skills and experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/Visio.
- Understanding of PCB layout concepts and PCB fabrication methods.
- Organized and detail oriented.
- Strong written and oral communication.
Scope of Supervision: N/A
Travel Required: Minimal
Physical Demand (Special Considerations): While performing the duties of this job the employee consistently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit stand walk talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
Additional Job Details
Support & Production S2Organizational Impact Works to deliver on day-to-day objectives with moderate impact on achievement of results for the teamWork consists of tasks that are typically routine with some deviation from standard practiceWorks under moderate supervision for routine tasksMay seek advice of more senior employees in the same teamCommunication & InfluenceCommunicates with contacts typically within the team on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring some explanation or interpretation in order to reach agreementInnovation & ComplexityChecks and makes minor adjustments to work methods to solve problems that are routine and typically exist in current work processes and systemsMay be required to highlight areas of concerns/problems to supervisor in own teamDaily challenges are generally routine but may require interpretation of procedures or policies to resolve problemsLeadership & Talent ManagementMay provide guidance or assistance to new or entry-level employeesKnowledge & ExperienceRequires basic job knowledge of systems and procedures obtained through prior work experience or educationRequires a minimum of 3 years of experience. May require vocational or technical educationEqual Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age gender gender identity sexual orientation race color genetic information religious creed national origin physical or mental disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant please visit the following website: Shift Schedule
No Soliciting
Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
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