Test Technician

Molex; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Molex Reliability Lab in Lisle, Illinois seeks a hands-on Test Technician to support engineering teams across the product development cycle, performing build, prep, testing and failure analysis of interconnect solutions.

Responsibilities include assembling connector and cable components, documenting data, cross sections, visual inspection, dimensional measurements, Glow Wire Testing, and developing SOPs to ensure repeatable test methods.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 3+ years in related field; OR an Associate's degree with 1+ years experience.
• Proficient with hand soldering equipment/techniques.
• Working knowledge of interconnect systems, twisted pair, coaxial conductors.
• Experience with wire preparation and termination techniques (crimped, soldered, welded).

Responsibilities

• Build/modify/prep connector assemblies, cable assemblies, modules, PC boards, load boards for mechanical, environmental, & electrical tests using manual/automated tools and hand soldering equipment/techniques
• Document and communicate test data, while applying critical thinking to properly analyze results
• Cross Sections
• Visual inspection at various magnifications, picture stitching
• Dimensional measurements with reference to Engineering drawings
• Glow Wire Testing
• Work closely with various project managers to ensure efficient and timely project deliverables to customers
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedure documents to ensure repeatable and reproducible test methods/results
• Chemical Exposures

Skills

Analytical thinking

Test plans execution

Strong communication

Team player

Adaptable

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree (related field)

Tools

Hand soldering equipment

Interconnect systems knowledge

Measurement tools

Job description

Test Technician

Description

Molex Reliability Lab is seeking a talented Lab Test Technician to join our team in Lisle, Illinois, and support our globally diverse, multi-functional, Engineering teams.

The ideal candidate is someone with the ability to be multi-functional and assist with hand soldering, visual inspection, dimensional analysis, cross sectioning, construction analysis, and additional sample fabrication steps prior to reliability testing. In this role, you will be responsible for hands on construction analysis, sample preparation, testing, troubleshooting, and root cause failure analysis of interconnect solutions throughout the product development cycle for the various business units throughout Molex.

Responsibilities

• Build/modify/prep connector assemblies, cable assemblies, modules, PC boards, load boards, etc. for various mechanical, environmental, & electrical tests using manual/automated tools and hand soldering equipment/techniques
• Document and communicate test data, while applying critical thinking to properly analyze results
• Cross Sections
• Visual inspection at various magnifications, picture stitching
• Dimensional measurements with reference to Engineering drawings
• Glow Wire Testing
• Work closely with various project managers to ensure efficient and timely project deliverables to customers
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedure documents to ensure repeatable and reproducible test methods/results
• Chemical Exposures

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in reading and executing test plans
• Analytical ability to apply logical reasoning, test assumptions, observe results and make corrections
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and in a team
• Ability to remain flexible when changes arise

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 3+ years' work experience in a related field; OR an Associate's degree and 1+ years' work experience in a related field required
• Proficient with hand soldering equipment/techniques
• Working knowledge of interconnect systems, twisted pair, coaxial conductors, etc.
• Experience with any of the following wire preparation and termination techniques (crimped, soldered, welded)

Preferred

• IPC-A-610 Certification
• Experience with measurement tools (i.e. drop gauge, caliper, crimp micrometer, dimensional measurements using microscope software)
• Experience using lab equipment such as milli/micro-ohmmeter, microscopes, continuity meter, multimeter, etc.
• Troubleshooting skills of interconnect systems to aid in root cause failure analysis
• Experience using test plan development & management tools is a plus

For this role, we anticipate paying $65,000- $75,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).