Technician, 1st Shift

AMETEK; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, AMETEK, seeks a Production Technician to conduct tests on electronic components. You will troubleshoot circuits, ensuring quality and reporting issues. The role offers a competitive salary, a $2,000 sign-on bonus, and opportunities for career advancement in a vibrant work environment located in beautiful San Diego.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Holiday pay and paid time off

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Flex spending accounts and HSA

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of related experience required.
• Solid background in testing and troubleshooting electromechanical equipment.
• Ability to perform moderately complex math and read technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various types of test equipment.
• Troubleshoot to component level for both analog and digital circuitry.
• Log production test data and diagnose defective assemblies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Technical Acumen

Education

Electronic Technician Certificate

AS Degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

RMS meters

High power conversion equipment

Job description

AMETEK Programmable Power designs, manufactures and markets precision, AC and DC programmable power supplies, electronic loads, application specific power subsystems, and compliance test solutions for customers requiring & valuing differentiated power products and services.

Job Overview

The Production Technician will be responsible for conducting a variety of tests, including manufacturing verification, engineering validation, functional performance, and ground fault isolation on production units. The position will troubleshoot both digital and analog circuitry to the component level, determining the cause of any malfunction and recommending adjustments/repair to restore the product to working order.

1st Shift: Monday thru Friday, 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Overtime: Ability to work overtime Monday thru Friday and on weekends occasionally.

Recieve a $2,000 sign-on bonus

• After 3 months completed - $1,000
• After 9 months completed - $1,000

This position has responsibility for:

• Set up and operate various types of standard and specially designed test equipment.
• Identify need for fixtures or equipment needed in support of unique or special testing requirements.
• Calibrate, align, adjust, and perform final functional test for each unit for customer shipment. Working from specifications, test procedures, data sheets, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams/schematics, and/or verbal instruction.
• Log production test data, including but not limited to, work order, model number, serial number, test status (pass/fail), and failure mode.
• Diagnose and determine cause and remedy for defective assemblies, parts and/or components; identify, characterize, and document defects to ensure reproducibility of documented defect.
• Troubleshoot to component level for both analog and digital circuitry.
• Report increased trends in failures to appropriate parties, initiating root-cause investigations.
• Perform physical inspection of product to ensure compliance to specification and cosmetic requirements.
• Operate equipment and instruments safely and according to proper procedures; exercising the necessary precautions to prevent damage to test equipment and instrumentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency Requirements

In order to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Strong Analytical Skills
• Ability to Problem Solve
• Attention to Detail
• Technical Acumen

Minimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills)

• Typically requires a minimum of 1 year of related experience. Technician levels 1-5 will vary based on years of experience and scope of responsibilities.
• Experience in production test and troubleshooting environment.
• Requires a solid background in testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of electromechanical equipment to the component level.
• Experience working with standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, RMS meters, high power conversion equipment, etc.
• Must be able to identify both surface mount and through-hole components, including component values/color-coding.
• Requires use of mechanical hand tools on a regular basis.
• Must perform moderately complex math and be able to read, understand, and adhere to technical documents and procedures.
• Available to work over-time.

Education Requirements

• Electronic Technician Certificate and/or AS Degree in Electronic Engineering is preferred

Preferred Requirements

• n/a

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to lift 25 pounds.

Minimum Salary: $41,600

Maximum Salary: $75,000

What’s in It for You

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off
• Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave
• Employee referral program
• Employee assistance program
• Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities

This position is located in beautiful San Diego, California. Many consider San Diego to possess the best climate in the country. Daytime temperatures average 70 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. Besides its amazing weather, San Diego is known for its miles of white-sand beaches, nightlife, outdoor culture, and ethnic diversity. It is also known for being a great place to raise a family due to having some of the best public schools in the country. The city offers plenty of family fun attractions, which include the world-famous San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, and LEGOLAND. San Diego County comprises of 18 incorporated cities and numerous other charming neighborhoods, including downtown's historic Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, Coronado, La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Escondido, La Mesa, Hillcrest, Barrio Logan and Chula Vista to name a few.

About the company

AMETEK, Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate and global designer and manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with headquarters in the United States and over 220 sites worldwide.

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