What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronics Test Technician position at Zentech Manufacturing I?
Zentech Overview
Zentech is one of the leading and most highly certified U.S. based Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers in North America. We support original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of medical devices, aerospace and defense products, and industrial equipment with engineering & manufacturing solutions. These solutions include product design, printed circuit board layout, test development, and manufacturing support through the whole product lifecycle.
The products and designs Zentech support are an integral part of everyday life and in mission critical environments. Many can be seen every day at sporting events, on delivery trucks, in medical offices, at construction sites, on American farms, and on commercial aircraft. Other products and designs are unseen but vital, such the work we do for our domestic and foreign military customers who rely on our technical skills to help ensure our country remains safe, our warfighters remain out of harm's way, and our nation's networks remain free from intrusion.
Zentech has developed strengths in the required manufacturing processes for high reliability, high complexity, low-to-medium volume printed circuit boards and box builds, all with best-in-class ability to scale to higher volume products. Zentech products are proudly Made in America.
Position Description:
Set up or devise standard or automated test equipment to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production assemblies. Analyze test results and repair or adjust assemblies according to analysis. Recommend corrections and improvements to test procedures to simplify testing and/or assembly processes.
Major Responsibilities Include:
- Conduct functional tests to measure the performance of production electronic systems, assemblies, and sub-assemblies.
- Test commercial and complex (mil-spec) electronic assemblies with pre-production or prototype documentation.
- Compare test results with specifications and accurately record test data.
- Analyze defective units to determine root cause of failure.
- Help develop processes, tooling and fixtures as required.
- Ensure that all test equipment calibration requirements are maintained.
- Effectively manage time, and complete all tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Educational Experience:
The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree, Post-Secondary Certificate or equivalent military training in Electronics Engineering Technology or related field.
Experience/Technical Requirements:
- 5 years experience testing, maintaining, and/or repairing electronic assemblies, preferably in a production environment.
- Must have intermediate to advanced knowledge of analog and RF theory, microprocessor-based, and mixed-signal circuits.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and use wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering work instructions.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and troubleshoot defective units to the component level.
- Must be proficient in the use of general test equipment (Oscilloscopes, function generators, DMM’s, etc.).
- Must be proficient in the use of Windows-based computer programs. (Excel, Word, Power Point)
- Hand- soldering and rework experience is highly desirable.
- A general understanding of the production of printed wiring assemblies is desirable but not required.
Other Requirements:
Availability and willingness to work alternate shifts and overtime as necessary.
Physical Demands
Must have good color perception, eyesight, and the ability to effectively use magnification aids such as binocular microscopes and related test equipment. Must have good hand-eye coordination, and the ability to use basic hand tools. Must be able to comfortably lift up to 40 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands, reach with hands and arms, bend and twist to lift and reload items, and talk or hear.
This position may require exposure to information which is subject to US export control regulations, i.e. the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. regulations.
Zentech Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Zentech will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to real or perceived classification of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, or physical or mental disability
