Senior Test Technician

About the role

Gavial Engineering & Manufacturing is a contract manufacturer specializing in the fabrication of high-quality, high-reliability parts and systems. We supply mission-critical equipment to industries requiring the highest level of workmanship and quality. The Senior Test Technician conducts electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical tests on electronic systems, subassemblies, and parts to ensure functionality according to specifications or to determine the cause of failure. This role interfaces directly with internal and external customers to provide support for test approaches, fixtures, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists engineers in the development of test procedures and processes.
• Reviews test procedures, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine test equipment, test fixtures, and setup for functional testing.
• Identifies, justifies, and procures new test equipment when needed, and generates standard operating procedures for this equipment.
• Performs internal certifications and calibrations of test equipment per approved procedures.
• Tests functional performance of systems, subassemblies, and parts under specified environmental conditions using test equipment such as digital multi-meters, hi-pot testers, signal generators, frequency meters, spectrum analyzers, or oscilloscopes.
• Records test data, compares results with specifications, and generates Non-Conformance Reports for items that do not meet specifications.
• Analyzes test results on defective units to determine cause of failure, applying electronics theory to troubleshoot down to the component level, collaborating with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others on resolution.
• Uploads production software into electronic memory devices in accordance with engineering documentation.
• Provides cost and labor estimates for test equipment and activities in support of Gavial quotes and proposals.
• Generates connection diagrams and/or wiring lists based on electrical schematics and interprets these schematics for assembly and wiring personnel.
• Manages the Gavial ESD program, including training.

Requirements

• High School degree or GED credential and 15 years of related experience and/or training, or
• Degree in Electronics or related field from a 2-year college/technical school and 10 years of electronics-related experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field and 5 years of electronics-related experience, or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Proficient in computer-based testing and use of MS Office Suite.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW or similar testing software desired.
• Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer-paid Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Floating Holidays