Manufacturing Test Technician II - Electronics

trustautomation; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Trust Automation in California is seeking a Manufacturing Test Technician II to test electronic and electro-mechanical products. You will follow established processes, operate test equipment, and contribute to on-time delivery and quality goals.

With 2–5 years of testing experience, you will work under limited supervision, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Control to resolve issues and drive lean improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or strong testing skills which are directly transferable to manufacturing.
• Coursework in electronics, manufacturing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven record of success in hands-on assembly or test in a manufacturing environment.
• Troubleshooting skills at PCB level.
• Clean room environment experience preferred.
• Excellent technical aptitude, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to prioritize and deal effectively with people at all levels.
• Intermediate use of computers, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic IT skills (network and communication troubleshooting) preferred.
• Ability to quickly adapt and learn new procedures, techniques and processes.
• The ability to read and understand manufacturing work instructions.
• Proven record of success in hands-on assembly or test in a manufacturing environment.
• This position may be asked to drive for company purposes during the course of employment. If asked and agreed upon, employees must possess a valid California Driver's License and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently testing a variety of moderate to semi-complex products by following work instructions and utilizing mechanical skills, hand and power tools, mechanical/electronic tools, test equipment, assembly fixtures and inspection equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Test familiarity in most product spaces.
• Utilize hand and power tools, assembly and test fixtures, and test equipment (oscilloscopes, power meters, multimeters, electronic loads, signal generators, etc).
• Performing automated, semi-automated, and manual test methods while accurately interpreting results.
• Maintaining a safe, organized, clean and foreign object damage (FOD) free work area.
• Ensuring all equipment is calibrated in accordance with calibration schedule.
• Actively contributing to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Recording time worked and other data into an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Interfacing with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Control, Manufacturing Leads and Senior Manufacturing Test Technicians to relay product problems and progress of work.
• Maintain test fixtures and equipment.
• Performing assembly tasks for test procedures as required.
• Manage work stations and practice good housekeeping techniques.
• Serving as a resource to other team members and assist in training efforts.

Skills

Troubleshooting PCB

Technical aptitude

Reading work instructions

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Coursework in electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power meters

Multimeters

Electronic loads

Signal generators

Job description

Trust Automation in California is seeking a Manufacturing Test Technician II to test electronic and electro-mechanical products. You will follow established processes, operate test equipment, and contribute to on-time delivery and quality goals.

With 2–5 years of testing experience, you will work under limited supervision, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Control to resolve issues and drive lean improvements.