What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Technician position at Paroscientific, Inc.?
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Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Test Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting tests on various electronic components and assemblies to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical knowledge and experience with precision measuring instruments, contributing to the overall quality assurance process.
Duties:
- Reads wiring diagrams and schematics to determine testing/trouble shooting procedure and equipment to be used
- Tests/troubleshoots functional performance of systems, subassemblies, and parts
- Perform quality control tests on electronic components and PCB assemblies to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Conduct data collection and analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement in product quality.
- Utilize precision measuring instruments such as calipers and ohmmeters for accurate measurements.
- Connects unit to be tested to test equipment such as a multi-meter
- Compares results with specifications, test data or plots test results on graph
- Analyzes test results on defective units to determine cause of failure
- Replaces defective wiring and components, performs required alignments and calibrations of equipment in order to return it to normal operation
- Confers with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing and troubleshooting procedures and results and to resolve problems
- Devises test equipment setup to evaluate performance and operation of nonstandard or customer returned units.
- Calibrates pressure and/or seismic sensors for clients safely, timely and accurately.
Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Familiarity with PCB assembly processes is preferred.
- Proficient in using precision measuring instruments including calipers and ohmmeters.
- Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to understand technical drawings and specifications.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical skills for data collection and reporting purposes.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values
- Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality
- Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Language Ability: Ability to read and write English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand.
This is a chance to fill a unique role and be an important asset to our company. We offer a flexible schedule, medical insurance, 401(K), regular employee recognition, a friendly and casual atmosphere, and the opportunity to grow with us.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Redmond, WA 98052 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Redmond, WA 98052: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $30