Test Technician I

About the role

Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing. Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta. This position is part of Novanta’s Robotics & Automation business unit. ATI is the world’s leading developer of robotic end of arm technologies. ATI end-effectors enhance productivity and flexibility of robotic and automated solutions across a wide spectrum of industries through capabilities such as automatic tool changing, force-torque sensing, material removal, and more. Since 1989, their commitment to engineering excellence, superior quality, and customer-focused support drives them to innovate and continuously improve the most reliable automated solutions available. As a Manufacturing Assembly Test Technician, you will perform quality tests on products and systems. You will be responsible for ensuring that all products meet the required standards. Your attention to detail will be crucial in identifying any issues or defects. You will collaborate with other teams to troubleshoot issues and provide technical support.

Responsibilities

• Conducting tests and inspections on components, products and systems as part of manufacturing process.
• Maintaining accurate records of test results and product performance.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues with products and systems.
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Light assembly of tooling setup.
• Testing and calibration of force/torque sensor systems.
• Lifting and hanging calibration weights per scripted calibration program.
• Recording results for each sensor system.
• Attempts to troubleshoot any issues, using technical knowledge.
• Participates in conversations with engineering personnel to resolve calibration issues.
• May recommend changes in processes or equipment for engineering review.
• Interacts with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering.
• Maintains production machines and equipment, cleans equipment, and ensures the work floor is clean, safe, and well maintained.
• Strict compliance with the quality, occupational safety and environmental regulations.
• Implementation of the instructions of the quality / environmental management representative and the occupational safety specialist.

Requirements

• Electro-mechanical assembly skills.
• Electro-mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Hands-on experience with calibrated equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 pound