What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronic Test Technician position at Planet Forward?
Title : Electronic Test Technician
Location : Munster, IN
Schedule : Flexible 1st shift hours (any 8 hours between 6am and 6pm)
Duration : 12 month contract
Pay : Up to $40 / hr depending on experience
Reason Detail : Once all the Proof of concept (POC) hardware is in house we do not have enough technicians to test
SUMMARY / SCOPE OF POSITION :
Supports engineering activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry or specialized test equipment. Applications include analog, digital and power electronic systems.
Independently works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, and defined plans to perform modifications, testing, checkout, and trouble-shooting functions.
Performs test set-up, qualification and agency certification testing, and data capture for test reports with minimal supervision and guidance.
Uses test, development, and diagnostic equipment, including, but not limited to, digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, current and voltage probes, waveform generators, spectrum analyzers, and specialized test apparatus.
JOB DUTIES
- Works independently on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions
- Perform component, subsystem, and product testing, evaluating performance per specification
- Maintain and learn new technological skills so that they may be appropriately applied in product test or to development processes
- Utilize and interpret the following test and development instrumentation : Digital oscilloscopes, voltage and current probes, tachometers, power supplies, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, EMC analyzers, surge generators, and partial discharge testers
- Shall understand and practice laboratory procedures for the safe and efficient use of electronic instrumentation, electrical power, rotating electrical machinery, and general laboratory cleanliness
- Writes reports, test plans and other related or supporting levels of documentation
- Assist others in the accomplishment of development programs, from evaluating design concepts through experimentation and prototype development including engineering documentation
- Use ordinary hand and power tools to construct and fabricate prototype circuits, sub-systems and systems commonly found in a power electronics industry
- Learn and use SW tools to interface to and control the operation of a variable frequency drive (VFD)
- Troubleshoot, solder components and repair printed circuit boards
- Compose well written, legible, and accurate notes of experiments, including a summary on interpreting test results and recommendations
- Learn and use software tools such as SAP and Windchill
- Travel to off-site facilities in greater Milwaukee area for EMC, shock and vibration testing for product qualification and certification
Skills :
Top 3 skills MUST have : Physical abilities as detailed on job description, ability to learn new things, experience safely working w / over 50V
Must have qualifications to also include soldering experience and DMM / oscilloscope experience.
Years of experience required : This could vary widely from 1-2 to 30 . Previous candidates with military experience have worked out very well in this role.
Computer knowledge required to perform duties : Windows operating system, Outlook email, Teams, Ethernet connections to drives, SAP, Windchill
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Salary : $40
