Electrical Lab Technician-1st Shift

SMT, Corp.; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical benefits

Employee assistance program

FSA

Life/Disability insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

SMT, Corp. in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, is seeking an Electrical Lab Technician for the 1st shift.

You will inspect electronic components, run electrical tests on fixtures designed by SMT Corp engineers, and help ensure quality and counterfeit detection for customer orders. The role emphasizes precise testing, adherence to MIL-STD-883 and MIL-STD-750 where applicable, and on-the-job training covering test equipment operations and basic failure analysis.

Qualifications

• High level of attention to detail and good eyesight.
• Manual dexterity and ability to follow repetitive testing standards.
• Experience in a manufacturing lab environment preferred.
• Ability to work in an ESD and FOD Lab controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow electrical testing work instructions as directed by SMT Corp engineers.
• Handling electronic components into and out of test fixtures.
• Observe the results of the electrical testing.
• Sort components based upon the testing outcome.
• Report to SMT Corp engineers when problems arise during testing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Repetitive testing

Good eyesight

Manufacturing lab experience

ESD/FOD environment

Job description

Electrical Lab Technician-1st Shift

SMT, Corp. Sandy Hook, Connecticut, United States

About this position

About SMT, Corp.
SMT Corp. is recognized as the industry leader in counterfeit electronics detection and supply chain assurance, providing mission-critical components and verification services for high-reliability applications.

About the role

• Working within our purpose-built facility 70,000 sq. foot manufacturing test facility, our Electrical Lab Technicians perform a vital role in our business to help us inspect micro/electronic components from our customers and suppliers for quality and potential counterfeit items.
• Progression within our company is encouraged and all our staff undergo a high level of training to help them in their jobs.
• The primary role of the electrical test lab technician is to perform electrical testing of components utilizing test fixtures designed by SMT Corp engineers. This process is completed on 100% of the components in a customer’s order. Lot size can vary from single digits up to 100,000+ components where total test time per lot can range from ≤ 1 hour up to several months. This role requires consistent, efficient, and accurate execution of testing procedures to achieve the through put requirements of our customers.
• Electrical test lab technicians will also perform screening and qualification of components in accordance with MIL-STD-883 and MIL-STD-750.
• On the job training will consist of material handling procedures, electrical test equipment operations, and basic failure analysis.
• As a part of that process, the Electrical Test Lab performs electrical testing to validate that the components meet the original component manufacturer’s specifications and quality requirements

Job responsibilities include:

• Follow electrical testing work instructions as directed by SMT Corp engineers.
• Handling electronic components into and out of test fixtures.
• Observe the results of the electrical testing.
• Sort components based upon the testing outcome.
• Report to SMT Corp engineers when problems arise during testing.

Schedule

• Monday to Thursday, 6:00am - 4:30pm
• 1/2 hour Lunch

Qualifications

• The role does require a high level of attention to detail, manual dexterity, ability to follow repetitive testing standards, and good eyesight.
• Experience in working within a manufacturing lab environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a ESD and FOD Lab controlled environment.
• 401(k) plan/company match
• Medical and prescription
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life/Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance