Production Configuration Technician (Fort Mill, SC)

Media Resources Inc.; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Fort Mill is seeking a Production Configuration Technician to assist in the assembly and testing of electronic displays. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in electrical technology and 1-2 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing industry. Responsibilities include inspecting and testing components, following quality assurance standards, and collaborating with team members. This role may require overtime and the use of personal protective equipment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or high school certificate required.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test and evaluate incoming electrical and electronic components.
• Conduct configuration and programming of components.
• Follow engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance standards.
• Set up and operate test equipment to diagnose hardware performance.
• Conduct burn-in tests and record data for analysis.
• Assist in labelling and maintaining finished goods documentation.

Skills

Electrical and electronic testing

Quality Control

Team collaboration

Proactive problem solving

Documentation

Lean manufacturing

ERP data entry

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or high school certificate

Completion of a one- or two-year college program in electrical or electronics engineering technology

Certification in electrical/electronics engineering technology (asset)

Tools

Test equipment

Production tools

Job description

Location: Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

Summary:

As a Production Configuration Technician, you will assist the organization to scale up our discrete manufacturing team. You will be focusing on the assembly and testing of electronic displays in our growing manufacturing area; ensuring all products are built to the highest level of quality while following all standard work and best practices as documented in current work instructions. Our ideal candidate is someone who works well in a team environment, but who is also able to work autonomously on daily tasks. This position will be within the Manufacturing Operations team and will report to the Operations Manager.

The primary responsibilities and duties include; but are not limited to:

• Inspect, test and evaluate incoming electrical and electronics components to ensure conformance with product specification.
• Conduct configuration and programming of electrical and electronic components.
• Follow Engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Complete QC checklist and maintain the work by adhering to the standard operating procedures.
• Technical assistance to production and using production and quality evaluation process.
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems.
• Conduct 48-hour burn-in test procedures and record data and analyze results.
• Install, operate and maintain electrical and electronic equipment and systems.
• Calibrate electrical and electronic equipment’s according to technical manuals and written instructions.
• Achieve Quality Assurance objectives by monitoring day-to-day activities.
• Accountable for creating comprehensive reports from daily collected data and timely documenting them to QC document.
• Daily follow up on implementation and maintenance of quality standards.
• Inspect and approve/reject production work and following the QC standard work practices.
• Provide regular feedback to QA Supervisor regarding quality performance.
• Must be proactive and take accountability of assigned projects.
• Complete all other duties as required to support the mission of the department.
• Organizes and documentation of all quality control checklist, tools & equipment and materials.
• Organizes and follow procedures QC closeout procedures by documenting all images and checklist after the release of a project.
• Complies with the quality standard set by Media resources quality digital production & quality department.
• Assist in the design, development and testing of electrical and electronic components, equipment, and systems
• Assist in inspection, testing, adjusting and evaluation of incoming electrical, electro-mechanical and electronic components and assemblies to ensure conformance with product specifications and tolerances
• Conduct life tests (burn-ins) on assemblies and record and analyze results
• Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications
• Carry out a limited range of technical functions in support of research in electrical and electronic engineering and physics
• Install, operate and maintain electrical and electronic equipment and systems
• Calibrate electrical or electronic equipment and instruments according to technical manuals and written instructions
• Collect and compile operational or experimental data and assist in the preparation of estimates, schedules, budgets, specifications and reports.
• Work collaboratively with other team members and leadership
• Build and test electronic assemblies
• Working with tools
• In-line quality checks for all assemblies
• Highlight daily production issues to team lead as they arise
• Following work instructions to ensure units are built to the highest quality standards
• Responsible for identifying when a process is deviating from the norm and taking action to correct it
• Suggest changes to improve current processes
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste in the production process
• Strictly following health and safety procedures and protocols
• Enter assembly build and quality check information into the ERP system
• Assist in labelling of finished goods
• Familiar with using personal protective equipment (glasses, gloves, etc.)
• Strictly follow health and safety procedures and protocols
• Additional responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Academic Training:

• Diploma or high school certificate
• Completion of a one- or two-year college program in electrical or electronics engineering technology is an asset.
• Certification in electrical or electronics engineering technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians is an asset.

Work Experience:

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing industry.
• Experience testing electronic devices and in Quality Control.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Familiar with using personal protective equipment (glasses, gloves, etc.)