Job Summary

The Test Technician - bench is responsible for performing verification testing on PC boards and various assemblies.

Qualifications

• Must possess electrical and mechanical aptitude and basic skills on soldering (thru hole as well as SMT), electro/mechanical assembly and must be proficient with the use hand tools.
• Must have knowledge in the use of multi-meters and other basic instruments. Have basic knowledge in the use of multi-purpose test instruments such as oscilloscopes, component testers, digital test equipment.
• Possess the ability to read: wiring diagrams, assembly prints, schematics and parts lists and have an understanding of electronic circuits.
• Must be computer literate and have some knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Must possess the ability to work in a team environment as well as being able to manage time with little supervision. Ability to multitask is a must.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills and troubleshooting skills.
• Possess some knowledge of AC/DC power electronics. Must be willing to work with voltages as high as 480 VAC 3phase and 240 VDC.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, good troubleshooting skills.

Specific Responsibilities

• Responsibilities involve performing testing and trouble-shooting with basic meters of uninterruptible power systems equipment, such as inverters, rectifiers, chargers, static switches, AC regulators and associated equipment.
• Basic circuit analysis
• Interrupt schematics and assembly prints
• Perform verification testing on PC boards and various assemblies.
• Any additional tasks as deemed necessary

Experience

The Test Technician must have a technology background that includes at least 5 years experience in power electronics and a versatile hands-on individual with good analytical skills. Experience with power in the ranges of: 480 VAC 3phase and 240 VDC. DC/AC principles and electrical language.

Education

Associates degree in Electronics Engineering Technology; Diploma or Certificate in Electronics program or equivalent experience or Military equivalent experience

Physical Requirements

Medium work: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine

Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time

Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly

Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the individual(s) with this job description. The individual(s) maybe called upon and required to follow other instructions or perform other duties/responsibilities requested by his/her manager, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or company objectives.