Senior Test Technician

Title: Test Technician Senior
Location: Irvine, CA
Pay range: $37.30 to $52.00/HR, (based on experience and result from interview)
Shift: 5AM - 1:30PM

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Test Technician Specialist performs complex evaluations, testing, troubleshooting and repairs on production and customer returned electronics assemblies and subassemblies. Create detailed reports on customer return units and assist with Quality and Engineering with failure analysis reports to identify root cause. Assists in the creation and maintenance of repair procedures as required in support of product or process improvement initiatives. Extreme focus and hi-level attention to detail is a must. RF testing and theory are essential to the job as well as performing the vital duties listed below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Qualified candidates will have 8 Years of direct experience in Environmental, RF, Microwave and RADAR compliance testing. Tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies developmental and production electronic components, parts, equipment, systems and subsystems by executing the essential functions listed below:

• Extensive knowledge of RF/Microwave communication subsystems, filters, antennas, radar, motors, and electronic control systems is required.

• High performing individual capable of troubleshooting to component level on complex electronic circuits.

• Must be able to perform evaluations and repairs on field returns that include detailed failure analysis reports.

• Performs Environmental, Vibration, Shock and Acceleration testing to MIL Standards.

• Vast experience with RF/electronic test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power meters, RF generators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc...

• Requires strong oral/written communication skills and ability to take direction from written and verbal instructions, drawings, and Acceptance Test Procedures.

• Required to work independently and with interdepartmental teams.

• Develop understanding of operation and parametric behavior of RF components.

• US Citizen and Secret Security Clearence required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

LEVEL 3:

Bachelors degree at a four-year College or technical school and 8 years firsthand experience in Environmental, RF, Microwave and RADAR compliance testing. A degree in Engineering or technical field is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

LEVEL 3:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations. Ability to communicate in English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

LEVEL 3:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

LEVEL 3:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to contribute to problem solving involving concrete variables in standardized situations.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

As a member of the organization, the employee is expected to go above and beyond working effectively with co-workers and other departments, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addressing others by name, title or other respectful identifier and; respecting the diversity of our work force in actions words and deeds.

INTERACTIONS

Will be required to interface and relate well with all employees and multiple departments and levels within the Company. Position requires strong teamwork/cooperative abilities, as well as the ability to work independently. May interact with other department members within the Company, such as Quality, Production Control and Engineering personnel.

COMPUTER SKILLS

N/A

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED ON THE JOB

Must be able to operate solder irons, cutters, wire strippers, crimpers and heat guns.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Light Work:

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, pound or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus