Manufacturing Technician

Major functions:

• Setup and utilize test equipment.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of electronics and circuits.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot to component level.
• Able to read and interpret electrical schematic diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Must be proficient using a broad range of test equipment such as multi meters oscilloscopes millivolt standards angle position indicators function generators scopemeters and chart recorders.
• Be familiar with the use of a variety of R.F. test equipment such as sweep oscillators scalar network analyzers spectrum analyzers power meters directional couplers and precision variable attenuators.
• Inspect incoming electrical and electronic components for compliance to purchase orders drawing specifications and other applicable data.
• Demonstrate superior attention to detail when performing inspections.
• Closely follow detailed test procedures.
• Bring any errors found in test procedures during test forward for correction to improve the quality of documentation and company processes.
• Set up test equipment to perform component level acceptance tests.
• Test products at unit level and perform testing at system level configurations.
• Verify performance of all products to acceptance test procedures.
• Work with specialized test setups in anechoic chambers and environmental chambers.
• Perform vibration testing.
• Use specialized test equipment.
• Diagnose troubleshoot and isolate faults with electronic and electro optical assemblies.
• Perform tear down inspection and evaluation of products returned for repair.
• Complete detailed paperwork for returned items to aid in the quoting process of repair contracts.
• Interface with government representatives and customers during product acceptance testing
• When requested train customers on operation maintenance and troubleshooting of their equipment and systems.
• Perform detailed inspections and complete test procedures with customer witness.
• Ability to be certified to the latest industry electronic component assembly standards.
• Must be willing to work with others and adhere to all company policies and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical/Functional skills:

• Education/Experience/Licenses etc.
• Associate degree or Trade School in Electronic Technology preferred or Equivalent work experience.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams & engineering drawings.
• 3 years of test experience.
• Must be able to recognize colours.
• Ability to troubleshoot to component level.
• Proficiency using multi meters oscilloscopes millivolt standards angle position indicators function generators scopemeters and chart recorder.
• Fine motor dexterity..
• Hand/eye coordination and depth perception.
• Ability to troubleshoot to component level.
• Proficiency using multi meters oscilloscopes millivolt standards angle position indicators function generators scopemeters and chart recorder.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Defense electronics
• Defense or aerospace industry