Technician II

Spectrum Control, Inc.; Town of Delmar (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

Spectrum Control, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a Technician II to inspect and test filters, hybrids, VCOs and IMAs against specifications using precision measuring instruments. You will troubleshoot products, document fixtures, maintain equipment, and update process documentation.

Collaboration with engineers and operations is essential to support and improve manufacturing processes. The role emphasizes final acceptance testing, defect analysis, and participation in Lean Manufacturing and continuous

Qualifications

• Experience reading schematics and wiring diagrams to determine testing procedures.
• Knowledge of test equipment such as network and spectrum analyzers, signal generators.
• Ability to interpret test schedules and performance specifications.
• Background in microelectronics with related education or experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, measure and test products using electronic measuring equipment and microscope.
• Interpret test schedules, manuals and schematics to determine procedures and equipment.
• Connect and tune units using test equipment such as VOM, power supply, signal generator.
• Perform final acceptance testing per customer specifications.
• Analyze test results and support Lean Manufacturing and process improvements.

Skills

Test equipment knowledge

Schematics reading

Electrical testing

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Microelectronics

Equivalent experience

Tools

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

VOM

Power supply

Oscilloscope

Job description

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend. We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!

JOB SUMMARY

The Technician II examines and tests filters, hybrids, VCO’s and IMA’s for conformance with dimensional and performance specifications, using precision measuring instruments. This includes troubleshooting products, equipment and process issues, performing acceptance testing, documenting fixtures, equipment maintenance, and updating process documentation. The Technician will also assist engineers with projects through building or procuring test equipment, performing testing and process validations. The candidate will also work closely with engineering and operations to support and improve manufacturing processes.

COMPENSATION RANGE

$24.00 to $28.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Inspect, measure and test products using electronic measuring equipment and microscope.
• Interpret test schedule, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams and schematics to determine testing procedure and equipment to be used.
• Connect and tune units using test equipment such as: VOM, power supply, signal generator, frequency meter, network analyzer, spectrum analyzer and environmental chamber.
• Performs Final acceptance testing in accordance with customer specifications.
• Inspect products and processes for flaws and identifies areas of improvement.
• Assist in failure analysis, troubleshooting, rework/repair of non-conforming manufactured product to determine root cause.
• Analyze test results using engineering specifications and calculator.
• Promote and support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities in Manufacturing.
• Assist production with troubleshooting.
• Record defects and return unit to assembly department for repair.
• Assist in training other technicians.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma, associate degree or Equivalent Microelectronics Experience.
• Experience Years: 1-3 years in a related field.
• Experience Type: Electrical Engineering or Technology OR Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of test equipment like Network analyzers, Spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc.
• Ability to read technical schematics, blueprints and electrical drawings.
• Able to do basic math in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Electrical background.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Experience in testing processes.
• Computer spreadsheet knowledge.
• AS9100 experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Manufacturing Floor - Clean Room Environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to sit at work station/microscope 8+ hours per day.
• Lift and/or move 25 pounds.
• General vision abilities to include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Spectrum Control combines engineering expertise, innovation and manufacturing excellence to enable mission-critical solutions. Designed to solve complex problems in signal modulation and transmission, Spectrum Control solutions enable high quality product performance in the military and government, space, commercial, aerospace, security, medical, industrial and communications industries. Through proven experience and innovation, Spectrum Control delivers reliable solutions for the most rugged environments in the world – and beyond. Our team works to understand each customer’s needs at every level, which leads to long-term partnerships with our customers that transcend transactions and projects, helping to drive ongoing value at all levels of an organization. Spectrum Control operates by the following guiding principles: safety, integrity, respect, ethics, trust and continuous improvement. Spectrum Control is dedicated to delivering highly-engineered, reliable products that help save, enhance and protect lives. The company employs a secure, trusted, innovative, empowered and resilient environment to collaborate across the organization to deliver impactful results to our customers. Founded in 1981, Spectrum Control brought together the power of several trusted brands and formed a uniquely capable partner for RF/microwave, electromagnetic, and security solutions. Over the past 70 years, the company’s engineers and technologists have led the way in creating high-quality solutions for demanding environments everywhere. Today, Spectrum Control's team includes 1,300+ people working across 14 design/manufacturing centers in North America and Europe.