Associate Technician

Park Place Technologies in; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in California is seeking an Associate Technician to rigorously test and configure equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a solid understanding of testing methodologies. Responsibilities include testing networking products, maintaining an organized workspace, and efficiently using ERP systems. A High School diploma is required with a preference for candidates with a college degree. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern warehouse procedures and methods including telephone communications, office systems, and record keeping.
• Ability to use a personal computer and various software packages.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Tests networking, server and storage products to all order specifications.
• Proper and efficient testing of all incoming gear using Testing platforms.
• Inputs information accurately into ERP system.

Skills

Basic Knowledge of testing methodology

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to lift and position material up to 50lbs

Ability to interpret schematics, blueprints and diagrams

Proven organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two to four year college degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Suite

SAP

Oracle

Job description

The Associate Technician is responsible for rigorously testing and configuring a variety of equipment.

What you'll be doing:

• Tests networking, server and storage products to all order specifications
• Properly rebinning equipment to appropriate locations within the distribution centers
• Proper and efficient testing of all incoming gear. Using Testing platforms and tech logging all testing output into our ERP systems.
• Interfaces with Shipping, Receiving, Repair, Order Management, and Inventory. This will include Sales, Sparing,
• Takes phone or visitor messages and delivers to appropriate individual
• Accurately inputs information into ERP system (SAP and Oracle)
• Learns and uses test equipment
• Maintains safe, clean and organized work space
• Composes and types routine correspondence and memoranda using word processing software
• Compiles and types statistical reports including tables and text using spreadsheet software
• Performs other related duties as required

What we are looking for:

• Basic Knowledge of testing methodology, topology, cabling plant
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of modern warehouse procedures and methods including telephone communications, office systems, and record keeping
• Ability to lift and position material up to 50lbs.
• Knowledge of modern business communication, specifically electronic communication
• Ability to use a personal computer and various software packages including skills in Microsoft Suite
• Ability to accurately follow instructions and retain technical information quickly
• Ability to interpret schematics, blueprints and diagrams.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Proven organizational skills
• Demonstrates teaming behaviors including effective communication skills face-to-face, via email, and on the phone
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently and as part of a team, and proceed with objectives without supervision
• Two to four year college degree preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Bonus:

• Basic Transceiver QC and Testing
• Basic Cisco.com knowledge
• Basic Security devices (PIX)
• Entry-level modular SP edge router; UBR7200 and 7200 series

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year industry experience with IT networking hardware,
• 3 months experience working with CATOS-based fixed configuration switches (i.e. 2948G)

Travel:

• 0%

The Associate Technician – Optic Specialist is responsible for rigorously testing and configuring a variety of optical transceivers.

What you'll be doing:

• Tests optical transceiver products to all order specifications
• Put away all tested optics into inventory

What we are looking for:

• General PC command line experience

Bonus:

• Computer networking knowledge
• Cisco IOS command line experience
• Knowledge of modern warehouse procedures and methods including telephone communications, office systems, and record keeping
• Knowledge of modern business communication, specifically electronic communication
• Ability to interpret schematics, blueprints and diagrams.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently and as part of a team, and proceed with objectives without supervision
• Basic Knowledge of testing methodology
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

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