Electronics Test Technician

AMETEK; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a Printed Circuit Board Assembly Test Technician to perform test and troubleshooting on PCBA assemblies while operating test equipment to support production goals.

The role involves using Genrad Test and Flying Probe Test Machines, diagnosing failures to the component level from schematics and prints, and assisting in the development of production documentation. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience performing test and troubleshooting of PCBA assemblies.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and assembly prints.
• Familiar with Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) testing concepts.
• Provide training to production operators and technicians.
• Overtime may be required.
• Lifts up to 30 pounds as part of daily duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of complex technical functions related to the assembly, test and troubleshoot of PCBA’s.
• Run Genrad Test and Flying Probe Test Machines.
• Troubleshoot failed PCBA’s and parts removed from top level assemblies to component level using prints, schematics, and test equipment.
• Document and communicate failure analysis results.
• Understand electronic component functionality and read electrical schematics or mechanical prints as needed.
• Utilize ESS testing concepts and operate meters and power supplies.
• Support development of production documentation and troubleshoot aids.
• Perform minor repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Provide training to production operators and technicians.
• Maintain focus on quality, attendance and productivity; overtime may be required.
• Learn duties within assigned area and contribute toward production goals.

Tools

Genrad Test

Flying Probe Test Machines

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

Function generators

Power supplies

Frequency counters

Job description

The Printed Circuit Board Assembly Test Technician performs test and troubleshooting on printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA’s) and operates PCBA assembly and test equipment to support department output objectives.

This position reports directly to the Manager of Operations & Service.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of complex technical functions related to the assembly, test and troubleshoot of PCBA’s.
• Run Genrad Test and Flying Probe Test Machines.
• Perform troubleshooting of failed PCBA’s and PCBA’s removed from top level assemblies, to the component level. Utilize assembly prints, mechanical part drawings, schematics, and electronic equipment such as DMM’s, oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, frequency counters, pressure indicators, etc.
• Effectively perform, document and communicate the results of the failure analysis.
• Depending on focus area, must understand electronic component functionality and interpret and follow electrical schematics or may need the ability to interpret mechanical assembly prints.
• Familiar with Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) testing concepts.
• Proficient in the use of various electronic devices, such as power supplies and meters.
• Assist in the development of production documentation such as work instructions and troubleshoot aids.
• Perform minor repair and maintenance of production and/or test equipment.
• Provide training to production operators and technicians.
• Commitment to customer and business focus in areas such as quality of work, attendance and productivity. Overtime may be required.
• Learn job duties within assigned area; Repair product and contribute toward production goals

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS

• Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials, exerting up to 30 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Regularly required to sit or stand, walk, bend and reach.
• Regular use of hands/fingers for handling, holding, grasping, turning, picking and pinching to hold product and also during use of various hand tools (screwdriver, pliers, crimpers, tweezers, other). At times, must use fine dexterity when working with small, delicate parts.
• Regular use of vision to see objects at close range (20 inches or less) with occasional depth perception to objects where and as they actually are and adjustment of lens of eye to see object in sharp focus at varying close distances. Color vision occasionall.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 45,000

Salary Maximum: 55,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].