At PLI Manufacturing, a company of Phoenix Defense, our team members have incredible opportunities to support fabrication work of critical aerospace/space products for prime initiatives and projects in the aerospace and defense industries. We look for people who are team players, collaborative and bring bold new ideas. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.
With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our customers while offering the opportunity for career growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. We are now hiring for an SR Test Technician Lead.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Senior Test Technician Lead is responsible for performing standard testing processes on a variety of equipment while recording and analyzing the results. The technician records data from the testing in standard formats and provides results to production team. As a Sr. Test Technician Lead, you will assist technical teams with recommendations to resolve testing problems, roadblocks or equipment malfunctions that impact the performance or validity of testing. Requires knowledge of industry specific test such as DWV, IR, VSWR, IL, Phase, Delay, and equipment such as Cirrus, DITMCO, 8510 VNA Network Analyzer, O-scopes, and multimeters are desired. This position reports to the Assistant Production Supervisor and must be able to work under moderate supervision, be a self-starter that is competent, efficient, and proficient in the full production life cycle for all product lines. This role should have the ability to mentor, train and supervise other test technicians.
•Testing of in process and final assembly cable assemblies.
•Maintain Test database(s) for accurate and complete information.
•Supporting Engineering in performing test and developing test procedures.
•Documenting test procedures.
•Completing test data sheets for products tested.
•Maintaining the testing database.
•Reliably, neatly, and professionally performs work.
•Accurately and timely completes assigned testing tasks.
•Self-navigate and utilize PLEX operating system as related to Production.
•Performing work as stated by the Specific Work Order.
•Creation of new test methods and process standards.
ABOUT YOU: To perform the role ofEstimatorsuccessfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•Associates degree or equivalent experience.
•2-5 years of experience with ERP systems (SAP, Plex, etc.).
•3 years of experience working in an ISO 9001 Aerospace/Military Manufacturing environment.
•2-3 years electrical testing and troubleshooting experience.
•Can program and run various types of test equipment such as DITMCO, CIRRUS, 8510 VNA Network Analyzer.
•Excellent coaching and communication skills.
•Advanced knowledge of trouble shooting failures such as DWV, IR, VSWR, IL, Opens, Shorts.
•Ability to read and understand wire Schematics and disseminate values.
•Preform additional activities assigned by your supervisor.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•Previous supervisory experience.
•IPC-620 certification.
•Point to point wire harness test and troubleshooting.
•Familiar with using O-Scopes, Multi Meters, Milliohm Meters.
•PCB board layout and trouble shooting.
•Familiar with Mil-STD-1553 operating system desired.
•RF testing background.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS:
•Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
•Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes
to evaluate quality or performance.
•Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of
alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
•Ability to read and understand presented information in writing
•Work within and contribute to a teaming environment
•Meet quality, on-time delivery, and revenue goals
JOB CONTEXT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include industry standard requirements for Aerospace, Defense, and Space. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)