Quality Test Technician

Greatlink International, Inc.; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Greatlink International, Inc. is seeking a Quality Test Technician in South Elgin, IL to be the final check before products ship. You will test, troubleshoot and approve assemblies, and work closely with the assembly team to fix problems at the source.

If you enjoy hands-on work with test equipment and figuring out why something failed, this role offers opportunities to improve quality and processes while maintaining safe, organized work areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical/electronics manufacturing and testing.

Responsibilities

• Test cable assemblies and wire harnesses to drawings and specs (customer requirements).
• Set up and operate test equipment including multimeters, hipot testers, pull testers, automated test systems, and network analyzers.
• Troubleshoot test failures and identify root causes on assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Inspect and measure incoming materials and finished products and approve compliant items.
• Record data, maintain logs and write inspection reports.
• Document nonconformances and coordinate rework with assembly team.
• Build and maintain test fixtures and equipment.
• Suggest process improvements to raise quality and efficiency.
• Keep work area clean, safe and organized, following safety and ESD procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading schematics

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication skills

Coachable

Soldering

Test equipment operation

Office skills

Tools

Multimeters

Hi-pot testers

Continuity testers

Automated test systems

Network analyzers

Job description

Greatlink builds custom cable assemblies and wire harnesses for customers who need them done right the first time. As our Quality Test Technician, you are the final check before product ships. You will test, troubleshoot and approve assemblies, and you will work closely with our assembly team to fix problems at the source. If you like figuring out why something failed and enjoy hands-on work with test equipment, this role is for you.

What You Will Do In This Role

• Perform electrical and mechanical testing of cable assemblies and wire harnesses to customer drawings, specifications and Greatlink test procedures.
• Set up and operate test equipment, including multimeters, continuity testers, hipot testers, pull testers, automated test systems and network analyzers.
• Troubleshoot test failures and find the root cause on assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Inspect and measure incoming materials and finished products, and approve product that meets requirements.
• Record test data, maintain test logs and write inspection reports.
• Document nonconformances, coordinate rework with the assembly team and verify corrective actions.
• Build and maintain test fixtures and equipment.
• Recommend process improvements that raise quality and efficiency.
• Keep the work area clean, safe and organized, and follow all safety and ESD procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Nice To Have

• Working knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 or J-STD-001 standards.
• Experience with network analyzers or RF/coaxial cable testing.
• Experience building test fixtures.

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands- on experience in cable assembly, wire harness, electrical or electronics manufacturing, including testing.
• Ability to read wiring schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and BOMs and understand how they are used.
• Hands- on experience with test equipment (multimeters, hi-pot testers, continuity testers, automated test systems), soldering stations and assembly hand tools.
• Clear communication in person and in writing. You can explain what the problem was, which tools you used and how you solved it.
• Coachable and comfortable speaking up and asking questions
• Basic computer skills in Excel, Word and Outlook.