Lab Electronics Technician

JOB TITLE:  Electronics Technician

DEPARTMENT:  Technical Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform a variety of electrical and environmental tests on magnetic parts, and final verification of electrical and environmental requirements to ensure unit functions in accordance to drawing specifications. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review drawings for electrical and environmental requirements, develop test plans.
• Perform various electrical and environmental tests in the Environmental Lab.
• Perform test equipment repair and maintenance.
• Assist production test department in performing quality conformance inspection for all completed parts to verify conformance to specification.
• Ensure that each part conforms to drawing requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Two-year Associates Degree (AAS) in Electronics Technology or two years of related experience or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Must have the mental and visual ability to read and interpret documents such as work instructions, schematic diagram, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures manuals.
• Must have the knowledge of basic electricity both alternating and direct current.
• Must have the basic knowledge how to use various types of test equipment such as multi-meter, signal generator, dielectric withstanding tester, megohmmeter and oscilloscope.
• Must have the mental ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Must have the physical ability to move parts and equipment weighing 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions. 
• Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment; must be able to deal with delays, or unexpected events

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK CONTACTS:

 This position is in contact with supervisor, production manager, engineering, and human resources.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

This position may occasionally be required to lift up to 50 pounds. 

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%. Position needs to move about around the test lab and throughout production plant. The person in this position frequently communicates with 

Supervisor and production manager who have inquiries; therefore he/she must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. He/she will require the ability to read materials including safety policies and procedures. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SAFETY:

Must have the physical ability to perform this job safely without endangering the health or safety of self or others.

• Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as clothing, gloves, goggles, or other garments or equipment to protect the employee’s body from injury or infection.
• Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions of equipment. 
• Ensure compliance with Magnetika employee health and wellbeing programs. 
• Inspect equipment, manufacturing area and safety equipment to find and correct potential hazards.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Ensure test equipment are in good condition and safe to use.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works throughout the premises as needed. Work environment may have noise levels ranging from medium to quiet. The environment for this position varies from clean, climate controlled to manufacturing.