Senior Test Technician

Gavial Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc.; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Gavial Engineering & Manufacturing seeks a Senior Test Technician to perform electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical tests on systems, subassemblies, and parts, ensuring functionality and documenting results. You will interface with customers to support test approaches, fixtures, and procedures.

The role includes assisting engineers with test development, selecting test equipment, performing calibrations, and generating reports.

Qualifications

• High School or GED with extensive related experience or training.
• 2-year electronics degree with substantial experience in electronics.
• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Electronics with relevant experience.
• Equivalent mix of education and hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in developing test procedures and processes.
• Review test documentation to determine equipment and setup for testing.
• Procure new test equipment and write SOPs for equipment.
• Perform certifications and calibrations of test equipment per procedures.
• Test systems and subassemblies under controlled conditions with various instruments.
• Record data, compare to specs, and issue non-conformances.

Skills

Communication

Analytical mindset

Read schematics

Testing software

Problem solving

Instruction interpretation

LabVIEW familiarity

Education

High School or GED + 15 years experience

Electronics degree (2-year college/technical school) + 10 years experience

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering/Electronics + 5 years experience

Equivalent combination of education & experience

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

Gavial Engineering & Manufacturing is a contract manufacturer that specializes in the fabrication of high-quality, high-reliability parts and systems. With a wide range of manufacturing, engineering and project management capabilities, Gavial supplies mission-critical equipment to industries that require the highest level of workmanship and quality.

Gavial and its employees are dedicated to delivering the highest level of quality and service to its customers. The Gavial team draws upon decades of experience and knowledge to support some of the most demanding industries. We apply our Quality Assurance program, strong processes, industry knowledge and dedicated people to deliver quality products on time.

Senior Test Technician conducts a variety of electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical tests on electronic systems, subassemblies, and parts to ensure each unit functions according to specifications or to determine the cause of a unit failure. Additionally, this individual interfaces directly with internal and external customers to provide support for test approaches, fixtures and procedures.

Senior Test Technician Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists engineers in the development of test procedures and processes.
• Reviews test procedures, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine test equipment, test fixtures and setup to be used for functional testing.
• Identifies, justifies and procures new test equipment when needed, and generates standard operating procedures for this equipment.
• Performs internal certifications and calibrations of test equipment per approved procedures.
• Tests functional performance of systems, subassemblies, and parts under specified environmental conditions using test equipment such as digital multi-meters, hi-pot testers, signal generators, frequency meters, spectrum analyzers or oscilloscopes.
• Records test data, compares results with specifications, and generates Non-Conformance Reports for items that do not meet specifications.
• Analyzes test results on defective units to determine cause of failure, applying electronics theory to troubleshoot down to the component level, collaborating with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others on how to resolve the failure.
• Uploads production software into electronic memory devices in accordance with engineering documentation.
• Provides cost and labor estimates for test equipment and activities, in support of Gavial quotes and proposals.
• Generates connection diagrams and/or wiring lists based on electrical schematics and interprets these schematics for assembly and wiring personnel.
• Manages the Gavial ESD program, including training.

Education And Experience

• High School degree or GED credential and 15 years related experience and/or training, or
• Degree in Electronics or related field from a 2-year college/technical school and 10 years electronics related experience, or
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or related field and 5 years electronics related experience, or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills Required

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Proficient in computer-based testing and use of MS Office Suite.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW or similar testing software desired.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 401(k) and employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer paid Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)Floating Holidays

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicant must be a U.S. person (US citizen or national, or U.S. lawful permanent resident). Gavial Engineering & Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary: $30 - $40 per hour