Test Supervisor

Summary:

Daily management of test schedules, personnel and activities as required to ensure on time delivery and high-quality standards throughout all testing stages. This position requires a resourceful, highly logical, objectively analytical, and confident leader that is an effective communicator and drives processes with extraordinary attention to detail.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties should be anticipated.

Ensures daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules are met.

Properly tracks and conducts root cause analysis on production related issues.

Test, troubleshoot, and build/repair production and prototype of TWT and/or Power Supply equipment.

Ability to use common testing equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Multi-meters, Power Supplies, Waveform Generators, etc.

Test specifications, schematics and instructions.

Product troubleshooting and defect analysis down to component level.

Performs test programs; inspect and characterize products.

Drives high safety standards.

Good command of high voltage electrical apparatus.

Works closely with engineering to support the building of new products.

Champions continuous improvement of areas, processes, and procedures.

Ensures equipment maintenance schedules are properly maintained and executed.

Ensures high standards of quality control.

Meets daily with production team.

Provides mentorship, training and takes adequate disciplinary action as required.

Properly schedules, tracks, and approves worked hours and time-off.

Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.

Promote and encourage understanding of the ISO 9001 based Quality Management System.

Education/Experience/Qualification:

Two-year degree or certificate from a post-secondary technical school or college, with 5 years of electronics manufacturing and testing supervisory experience.

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings including blueprints and schematics.

Strong understanding of technical manufacturing processes and direction.

Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced and constantly changing work environment.

Implementation of Lean manufacturing concepts.

Competencies:

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to questions.

Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; inspires respect and trust.

Judgment - Makes sound and well-informed decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; makes effective and timely decisions.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions

Managing People - Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

Interpersonal - Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things

Safety and Security - Observes and enforces safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Math Ability:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Frequently makes decisions, which are restricted only by organization-wide policies and with little direct guidance from supervisor.

Computer Skills:

Strong computer skills required, including word processing, spread sheets, presentation, MRP and database software applications.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises approximately 6 team members, including assemblers and testers.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a high-tech manufacturing environment with moderate to loud noise levels. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; works in high or precarious places with fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals; and is exposed to extreme heat conditions (non-weather). Some areas carry limited risk of electrical shock.

Various PPE devices & equipment such as gloves, respirators, dust masks, and safety glasses may be required. Up to one half of the employee’s time may be spent in a clean room environment requiring a clean room suit, gloves, and mask.

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 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distant vision, ability to distinguish color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is at times required to sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance.[1]

[1] The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel assigned to this job. This position is at will, which means that either the employee or Photonis may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice and for any reason or no reason.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $80,000