What are the responsibilities and job description for the Final Test Technician position at QUANTUM DESIGN INC?
Quantum Design, Inc. is a well-established advanced physics technology manufacturing and distribution company located in San Diego, California. Quantum Design is the leading commercial source for automated materials characterization systems incorporating superconducting technology in the field of low-temperature quantum physics.
Position Overview:
Final Test Technicians set up Quantum Design instruments for operation and complete test cycles to evaluate the performance and reliability of production model systems.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Uses standardized tools and electronic equipment (i.e., hand tools, computers, multimeters, leak checkers) to assemble/install/remove or perform testing and troubleshooting.
- Interfaces with engineers to support special tests and experiments with detailed instructions.
- Operates specialized laboratory equipment.
- Sets up moderately complex tests and calibrates equipment prior to shipment.
- Identifies operation or equipment problems and reports defects.
- Collects and summarizes test data and collaborates with engineers to understand deficiencies.
- Inventories and stage parts for product shipments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High School Graduate or Equivalent required.
- Physics background preferred
- 1-year experience in a test or experimental operations in employment or educational settings.
- An associate's degree in a technical field is preferred.
- Basic computer skills and experience with Excel.
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal communication skills.
- Aptitude for analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
- Ability to be organized and multitask.
- Guide and/ or train other team members.
- Must be able to use various tools such as screwdrivers, and torque drivers. wrenches, and digital multimeters.
- Must be able to follow written test procedures and instructions.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty-five pounds.
- Ability to work in various settings with moderate to loud noise levels
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee must sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch.
- Ability to work under pressure when meeting tight deadlines.
- Work safely on systems that have unusual conditions such as high pressures, high voltage, high energy, and cryogens.
Quantum Design is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Quantum Design will not tolerate or engage in unlawful discrimination including any form of unlawful harassment, on account of a person's sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap, disability, or membership in any protected group.
