Functional Test Technician

Function: Engineering

Job: Functional Test Technician

Purpose:

The Functional Test Technician is responsible for performing functional testing, programming, environmental testing, and final acceptance testing of completed PCBs and electro-mechanical assemblies. This position works within the company's MES production schedule and follows established test procedures, work instructions, and customer requirements to ensure products meet specified performance and quality requirements prior to shipment.

The technician will operate a variety of electronic test equipment and automated test systems, including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, JTAG programming interfaces, environmental test chambers, and LabVIEW-based test interfaces.

The position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to accurately follow technical instructions, and the ability to recognize, document, and communicate test failures.

When a product fails testing, the technician is responsible for accurately documenting the failed test step and measured results and escalating the failure to the appropriate Test Engineer or Debug Technician for further investigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform functional testing of completed PCBs and electro-mechanical assemblies using established test procedures and work instructions.
• Operate automated test equipment, LabVIEW interfaces, DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, and other test equipment.
• Program production boards using approved firmware and programming procedures.
• Perform environmental testing, including thermal cycling, burn-in, ESS, and other customer-specified testing.
• Perform final product certification and acceptance testing.
• Accurately record test results, product traceability, and test status within the MES system.
• Identify, document, and communicate test failures, including the failed test step, expected result, and measured result.
• Perform basic checks of test fixtures, cables, connections, power sources, and equipment when a test does not perform as expected.
• Maintain organized, clean, and ESD-compliant test stations and report equipment or fixture issues to Engineering.
• Communicate discrepancies or issues with test procedures, equipment, or product requirements to the Test Engineer.
• Follow all applicable safety, quality, ESD, and customer-specific requirements.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to accurately read and follow technical procedures, work instructions, and test specifications.
• Basic understanding of electrical concepts, including voltage, current, resistance, and continuity.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and interpret numerical test results.
• Familiarity with the basic operation of electronic test equipment such as digital multimeters.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document test results.
• Ability to work effectively in a repetitive production testing environment.

Preferred:

• Experience using oscilloscopes, power supplies, and electronic loads.
• Experience testing PCBs or electronic assemblies.
• Experience with automated test equipment.
• Experience with JTAG programmers or other electronic programming equipment.
• Experience with LabVIEW-based test systems.
• Experience performing environmental testing such as thermal cycling, burn-in, or ESS.
• Previous manufacturing, electronics, production test, or quality experience.
• Technical education, electronics certification, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Experience requirements are flexible. Candidates with strong technical aptitude and the ability to demonstrate basic electronics knowledge may be considered even without prior professional test experience. Training will be provided on company-specific products, equipment, procedures, and software.

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Soldering: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Cranston, RI 02921 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $64,565 - $100,091