Test Technician

Liberty Defense; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary and Bonus

Comprehensive Benefit Plan

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Liberty Defense is seeking a Test Technician in Wilmington, MA to support test and verification of our next-generation security sensors. You will work on an NPI team to release products to production, set up test equipment, and document results.

Strong detail orientation and teamwork are required to ensure quality and on-time delivery. The role emphasizes hands-on testing, RF/microwave measurements, and collaboration with Engineering and Operations to improve reliability and process

Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an engineering or electro-mechanical technology-oriented discipline, or 5+ years’ experience in a technical manufacturing test role
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Knowledge of electrical and microwave test measurements preferred
• Knowledge of ESD procedures
• Hands-on personality with a proven ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Desire to be part of a growing, fast-paced company

Responsibilities

• Test and verify Liberty Defense products; release new products to production
• Set up and operate manual/automatic test equipment; perform pass/fail electrical and RF testing
• Maintain test database and provide monthly reports to Engineering & Operations
• Maintain peripheral equipment and fixtures
• Write/edit detailed test procedures with Engineering
• Isolate failures to lowest replaceable unit/component
• Perform rework and re-inspection of defective material
• Capture data, test results, and version info in quality reporting system
• Assist engineering with test jigs/fixtures/adapters
• Assist in repairing, testing, and re-certifying fielded units
• Work with minimal supervision to deliver quality products on schedule

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent communication skills

Team-oriented

Fast-paced environment

Education

Engineering/electro-mechanical tech degree or equivalent

Tools

Manual & automatic test equipment

RF testing

Test database

Job description

About Us

Headquartered in the Boston, Massachusetts area, we are a public and emerging security and detection technology company focused on designing, building, and delivering,next-generation security screening sensors that form a layered-security solution for the world-wide marketplace.

We recently received a government funding award that validates our technology and will serve to accelerate our time-to-market. With the additional backing from our shareholders, we are now poised to expand on our cutting-edge product development portfolio. With an experienced security industry leadership team and advisor network already in place, we are passionate about our mission. If you’re excited about the potential of joining a security technology company that is ready to alter the industry landscape, then read on ….

Location: Wilmington, MA

The Role

The Test Technician will be responsible for test and verification of Liberty Defense products and play an integral role in releasing new products to production as part of an NPI team.

Qualifications

• Works to prints, sketches, schematics, specifications, process sheets, and outlines to perform inspection and test of incoming and in-process electronics utilizing test equipment, hand tools and other mechanical and software tools
• Sets up manual and automatic test equipment and performs pass/fail electrical and RF testing on various systems, sub-assemblies, RF modules and PCBA’s per test plans
• Maintains test database and provides monthly reports to Engineering & Operations teams
• Maintains associated peripheral equipment, tools, and fixtures in proper operating condition and in accordance with general housekeeping guidelines
• Writes and/or edits detailed test procedures in collaboration with Engineering personnel; provides input and feedback on test processes to help identify deficiencies and improve product reliability and quality
• Applies knowledge of electronic theory, diagnostic aids, specifications, and manuals to isolate failures in both the unit under test and associated test equipment to lowest replaceable unit or component
• Performs rework, inspection, and re-inspection of failed/defective material to return it to its operational condition in compliance with specifications
• Captures pertinent system data, test results, hardware, software & firmware versions, etc. in a quality reporting system
• May assist engineering in developing test jigs, fixtures, and adapters to accomplish required tests
• Will assist in repairing, testing, and re-certifying fielded units
• Will be required to work with minimal supervision, providing both external and internal customers with products that meet defined quality standards and are delivered on schedule

Education And/or Experience

• Associates or bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an engineering or electro-mechanical technology-oriented discipline, or 5+ years’ experience in a technical manufacturing test role
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to follow oral and written guidelines as well as read & understand Procedures, Test Specifications and Test Plans
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Knowledge of various electrical and microwave test measurements preferred
• Knowledge of ESD procedures
• “Hands-on” personality with a proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Desire to be part of a growing, fast-paced company

We Offer

• Competitive Salary and Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefit Plan, health, dental, and vision coverage, retire plan and STD/LTD disability and life insurance
• Flexible working arrangements

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. We recruit, hire, and promote associates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.