Test Line Engineer (Swing Shfit)

JST Manufacturing; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Overtime opportunities

Remote work flexibility

Tuition reimbursement

Year end bonuses

Relocation assistance

Job summary

JST is seeking a Test Line Engineer to configure, start up, troubleshoot, and test final JST products. The role ensures equipment tests meet JST standards, engineering drawings, and customer specifications.

Responsibilities include configuring controllers and sensors on test benches, connecting lines to wet benches, testing automated functions, and maintaining documentation. Travel up to 10% is expected; willingness to work in a Class 100 cleanroom is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a minimum of 5 years of automation experience.
• Experience with ladder logic, Allen-Bradley, and Unitronics PLCs.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of electrical circuits, multimeters, and pneumatic/fluid systems.
• Ability to program and set parameters for electrical, fluid, and pneumatic controllers.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical circuits and industrial equipment.
• Intermediate or higher proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work overtime and in a Class 100 cleanroom.

Responsibilities

• Configure controllers, switches, meters, regulators, and HMI parameters on JST benches.
• Connect and disconnect temporary lines to JST wet benches and in the cleanroom.
• Test manual and automated functions of JST benches and manage recipe marathoning.
• Troubleshoot components to meet customer, vendor, or engineering specs.
• Complete the Factory Acceptance Checklist and maintain project documentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment using the 6S method.
• Develop foundational understanding of JST wet processing products within 9 months.

Skills

Automation systems

Ladder logic

Communicate effectively

Reading drawings

Critical thinking

Overtime readiness

Cleanroom work

Troubleshooting

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Unitronics PLCs

Ladder logic

Job description

Available Shift:Monday–Thursday | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Job Summary

The Test Line Engineer is a proactive problem solver responsible for configuring, commencing, troubleshooting, and testing JST's final products. This role ensures equipment is tested to meet JST standards, engineering drawings, and customer specifications

Responsibilities

• Configure controllers, switches, meters, regulators, and HMI parameters on JST benches.
• Connect and disconnect temporary electrical, pneumatic, and water lines to JST wet benches on the test line and in the cleanroom.
• Test manual and automated functions of JST benches, including managing recipe marathoning, to verify compliance with JST standards, engineering drawings, and customer specifications.
• Troubleshoot and correct components and systems that do not meet customer, vendor, or engineering specifications.
• Complete the Factory Acceptance Checklist and maintain project documentation, including Gantt charts, task lists, and nonconformity tracking in Microsoft Excel.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment using the 6S method.
• Develop a foundational understanding of JST wet processing products within the first nine months of employment.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a minimum of 5 years of experience in automation systems.
• Experience working with ladder logic, Allen-Bradley, and Unitronics PLCs.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (blueprints).
• Working knowledge of electrical circuits, multimeters, fluid dynamics, pneumatic systems, and assembly techniques.
• Ability to program and set parameters for a variety of electrical, fluid, and pneumatic controllers.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical circuits and industrial equipment.
• Intermediate or higher proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to work long hours in a Class 100 cleanroom.
• Ability to prioritize work in a demanding environment while maintaining integrity and professionalism.
• Travel up to 10%.

About JST

JST is an industry leader, dedicated to providing state-of-the-art wet processing, drying, and chemical management tools for applications in semiconductors, electronics, flat panel displays, optoelectronics, medical devices, and other industries where cleanliness is critical.

CORE VALUES:

INTEGRITY

We consistently operate at the highest ethical and moral standards.

SIMPLICITY

Our 80/20 Front-to-Back Process helps us think and act simply – it creates an intense focus on our most profitable products and customers.

TRUST

We trust our people to operate with their best efforts and in the best interests of the company.

RESPECT

We treat everyone as we expect to be treated and value the diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences of all colleagues.

SHARED RISK

We celebrate our successes together and take responsibility for our mistakes and challenges as a team.

Company Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(k) Matching
• Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Available Overtime
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Year End Performance Bonuses
• Competitive Pay BOE
• Remote Work Flexibility
• Possible Relocation Assistance Available

Important Notes:

JST is an AA/EEO employer.

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Background Check Policy: JST's employees are subject to background checks based on business necessity. It is the employee's responsibility to disclose prior arrests and convictions. If it's found out that an employee might not be compliant with applicable policies, JST reserves the right to conduct a background check and refusal to comply with the background check is subject to termination.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing Policy: All offers of employment are contingent upon submitting to a drug test and satisfying JST's substance and alcohol testing requirements. If the applicant fails to comply with this policy, the testing requirements of the Company's related requests, or if the test result is positive and is subsequently confirmed, the offer of employment shall be withdrawn.