Manufacturing Test Technician

Performix; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Performix in Costa Mesa is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair test fixtures and related equipment. You will work under the Manufacturing & Test Engineering Manager and collaborate with Test Engineers to meet quality standards.

The ideal candidate has an AA/AS in Electrical Engineering or Technology with relevant hands-on experience, plus familiarity with high voltage testing and basic instrumentation.

Qualifications

• AA/AS in Electrical Eng or Tech with four years of experience.
• Trade school certificate or in process of attaining; military tech training acceptable.
• HS diploma or GED required.
• High voltage testing experience (480V) is a plus.
• English communication in writing and speech is essential.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
• Able to use basic electronic test equipment (DVMs, scopes).
• Familiarity with basic hand tools and soldering techniques.
• Good color vision to identify wiring and cables.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of test fixtures and equipment per procedures.
• Work with Test Engineers to ensure equipment meets standards.
• Schedule workflows and handle administrative tasks as needed.
• Maintain test equipment to ensure availability and efficiency.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Written English

Oral communication

Dexterity

Team collaboration

Education

AA/AS in Electrical Eng or Tech

Technical trade school cert

HS diploma or GED

Advanced Military tech training

Tools

DVMs

Oscilloscopes

Soldering equipment

Hand tools

Job description

This position will be based out of our Costa Mesa facility and is an immediate need.

Responsibilities include detailed maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of test fixture and equipment in accordance with Client test engineering and quality procedures.

Will work under the direction of the Manufacturing &Test Engineering Manager and collaborate with Test Engineers to perform maintenance and troubleshoot test fixture and equipment to ensure standards are met.

Responsibilities:

Perform work flow scheduling and administrative tasks as needed.

Ensure test equipment is properly maintained and operational.

Ensure all other assigned tasks are performed in a timely manner.

Perform maintenance task for tester, fixture, test equipment to ensure the availability, efficiency and effectiveness of the equipment.

Other duties as needed.

Qualification:

Associate of Arts/Science in Electrical Engineering or Technology from a recognized College, with four (4) year’s comparable experience; Certificate of Completion from a recognized Technical Trade School, or in process of attaining and/or Advanced Military technical school, plus four (4) year’s comparable work experience. High School Degree/GED or equivalent required.

Experience with high voltage 480 volts testing a major plus.

Ability to effectively communicate, both written and oral, in English.

Good computer skills, including familiarity with MS Word and Excel.

Ability to use basic electronic test and measurement equipment, such as DVM’s, oscilloscopes, and to correctly interpret the results.

Ability to use basic hand tools.

Knowledge of basic soldering techniques and use of soldering equipment

Must have good color vision, to identify color coded wiring and cables

Physical Demands:

Position requires a high level of dexterity and manipulative skill, facility with a wide range of manual and pneumatic hand tools as well as simple test equipment.

Position will require lifting, carrying, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling and/or squatting and holding in place parts weighting up to 20 lbs. repeatedly over work period.

Must be able to work in a non-climate controlled warehouse environment.

Must be able to tolerate exposure to dust and a limited exposure to fumes and odors.

Be able to occasionally handle, as required, both hazardous and non-hazardous waste in a safe manner and in compliance with local, state, and federal ordinances.

Be able to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Be able to work occasional overtime during the week and on Saturday on short notice.

Able to stand continuously for extended periods of time

Must be able to regularly ascend/descend ladders and/or stairs through the course of the day.

Be able to follow posted factory regulations and safety rules.