Test Technician Senior

Onsite position

About the role

Under general supervision, the Senior Test Technician tests, troubleshoots and repairs a variety of electronic assemblies produced at PRIDE Industries or at a customer’s location. This role applies established procedures and equipment quality standards, requiring strong knowledge of digital and analog electronic circuitry, standard test equipment and ATE, programming software and hardware, and the ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.

Responsibilities

• Supports NPI test process and assists engineering with prototype bring-up.
• Sets up and operates a variety of standard and specialized test equipment.
• Performs failure analysis, development, and modification of test equipment and test procedures.
• Develops and builds specialized test equipment and fixtures. Installs and debugs software programming and test applications.
• Tests complex analog and digital printed circuit boards and assemblies.
• Troubleshoots down to the component level and repairs all nonconforming assemblies.
• Performs failure analysis to determine root cause of failure and recommends corrective actions.
• Performs soldering and de-soldering of components on surface mount and through-hole circuit board assemblies.
• Creates bug lists and debug procedures. Collects test and rework data.
• Provides training and support to lower-level technicians and test operators.
• Utilizes software and completes transactions. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience in electronic assemblies test, troubleshooting, and rework, preferably in a production environment.
• Ability to operate standard electronics test equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators, variable power supplies, and digital multimeters.
• Strong knowledge of the theory of electronic circuitry and electrical components.
• Demonstrated failure analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge in a minimal amount of time.
• Ability to work with sufficient speed, accuracy, and attention to detail to perform job functions as required.
• Effective communication skills to respond to questions and requests from team members, customers, and others.
• Effective written communication skills using appropriate business English.
• Human relations skills to maintain effective working relationships with the team.
• Effective customer service skills.
• Intermediate computer literacy, including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Basic mathematical ability, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Demonstrated customer service, problem-solving, and common-sense skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or BSEET preferred.
• A comparable combination of formal education and work experience will be considered.

Physical Requirements

Employees must be able to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

• Utilizing a keyboard.
• Viewing a computer monitor and performing detailed work requiring close vision.
• Assembling small parts requiring manual dexterity.
• Lifting and moving boxes or equipment up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with forklifts and production equipment. Employees may be exposed to:

• Noise from equipment.
• Elevated temperatures and high heat.
• Occasional fumes, toxic chemicals, and airborne particles.

Salary Grade: N19 | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt