Electronic Test Technician — Data-Driven & Growth-Oriented

advancedtechnologyservices; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS seeks a skilled technician to assist in installing tested units in fixtures, connecting control systems, and gathering data for engineers. You will participate in hardware changes, set up operating conditions, and tear down equipment after testing.

You will review test plans with engineering, inspect parts with precision tools, monitor instruments, and perform basic data analysis under supervision. Safety and 5S standards apply.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical knowledge and/ or basic knowledge of internal combustion engine, diesel/gas engines, test cell operations or data collection systems.
• Ability to operate PC or PDP11 controlled equipment.
• Proven ability to work successfully with computers, including Microsoft Suite experience.
• Ability to successfully communicate and interact with other team members, customers, and management.
• High School Graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Associates degree with a Technical focus or 18 months of related experience in general industry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and participates in installing unit or system to be tested in test fixtures, connecting valves, pumps, hydraulic, mechanical or electrical controls, cabling, tubing, power source, and indicating instruments.
• Participates in installations and hardware changes.
• Sets up the tested product to the proper operating conditions, collects corresponding data and tears down equipment.
• Confers with engineering personnel to resolve fabrication problems relating to specifications and to review test plans, such as types and cycles of tests, conditions under which tests are to be conducted, and duration of tests.
• Examines parts for conformance, using precision measuring instruments; may recommend replacement of defective parts where needed.
• Activates controls to apply electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical power and subject test item to successive steps in test cycle.
• Monitors controls and instruments and records test data for engineers.
• Utilizes a basic understanding of controls and instrumentation.
• Under general supervision, provides basic data analysis to ensure quality and uncover trends.
• Collaborates with engineers regarding data analysis and conclusions.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement activities--processes, results and cost savings.
• Receives regular mentoring from higher level technicians; provides basic mentoring to lower level technicians.
• Completes technical self-study programs for career development.
• Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions and guidelines; situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.
• Complies with 5S and housekeeping standards

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

PC operation

Microsoft Suite

Communication

GED

Technical degree

Education

Associate degree with a technical focus

High School Diploma or GED

18 months related industry experience

Tools

PDP11 controlled equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

ATS seeks a skilled technician to assist in installing tested units in fixtures, connecting control systems, and gathering data for engineers. You will participate in hardware changes, set up operating conditions, and tear down equipment after testing.

You will review test plans with engineering, inspect parts with precision tools, monitor instruments, and perform basic data analysis under supervision. Safety and 5S standards apply.