Test Technician

Job Description

Need to be able to use a computer with literacy in MS Office and be able to operate test equipment as well as manipulate/operate the InPen. Nice to haves include lab tech experience, technical writing knowledge, and good organization and communication skills.

Needs to be local. Paying for travel/per diem is not in budget. Work is on site every day.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Sets up test apparatus and conducts tests of production assemblies and units following methods, procedures, standards, and sequences. Lays out and assembles units for production equipment according to designs and specifications. Adjusts and calibrates systems as needed. Modifies equipment by adding, removing, or altering components as defined by predetermined diagrams and sketches. Corrects malfunctions by making adjustments or replacing parts or components as directed. Uses hand and small power tools, and various measuring and testing devices in performing job duties. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. TECHNICIAN SUPPORT CAREER STREAM: Provides technical support in areas such as production, operations, maintenance, safety, testing, process improvement or product development. Uses schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting on electronic or mechanical components, equipment or systems. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data using established formulae and procedures, and performs detailed mathematical calculations. For higher levels, may suggest and/or make improvements to optimize work processes. DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS Autonomy: Established and productive individual contributor, working under moderate supervision . Performs tests, interprets data and develops reports. Organizational Impact: Performs intermediate technical activities requiring judgment and decisionmaking . Work consists of technical tasks that are typically routine. Innovation and Complexity: Technical problems faced are generally routine, but may require interpretation of procedures or policies to resolve problems . May be required to highlight areas of concerns/problems in own job area. Communication and Influence: Communicates typically with internal contacts . Obtains and provides technical information requiring some explanation or interpretation . Leadership and Talent Management: May provide guidance and assistance to new or entry level employees. Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires basic job knowledge of systems, techniques and procedures obtained through prior work experience or education. Requires minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; may require vocational or technical education or certification in addition to prior work experience.