Test Technician

Flex; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Test Technician based in Columbia, SC to conduct testing and troubleshooting of electronic products. This role involves developing and improving test processes, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant experience and advanced technical skills, along with the ability to read complex drawings and solve problems effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Ability to read complicated drawings and various testing instruments.
• Advanced technical skills for training others.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, test, and troubleshoot electronic products.
• Develop and maintain test and burn-in processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Technical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Summary

We’re looking to add a Test Technician located in Columbia, SC reporting to the Test Engineering Manager. The Test Technician conducts, tests, and troubleshoots electronic products, components, and systems to ensure production quality standards are met.

Typical Day

• Develops, maintains and improves all test and burn-in processes within area or responsibility.
• Periodically reviews all process specifications to determine if they accurately reflect the process requirements and test techniques; updates the specifications as required.
• Ensures that test and burn-in processes are within all safety, ISO-9000 and BABT compliance.
• Consistently reviews quality yields and develops corrective actions to eliminate any yield detractors, further improve the process and product reliability. Works with the Quality Engineer to determine if field/box line data indicates a need for process/product improvement.
• Assists with the fabrication and development of new equipment, fixtures and test programs.
• Ensures that effective preventive maintenance, calibration, diagnostics, re-qualification and daily measurement schedules are in place for each test and burn-in process.
• Coordinates manufacturing, maintenance and engineering preventive maintenance activities. Ensures that scheduled preventive maintenance activities are completed according to the specified schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Demonstrates advanced technical skills which may be used to conduct on-the-job training and/or lead/guide other employees.
• Demonstrates broad knowledge of functional techniques and has input toward process improvement.
• Ability to read complicated drawings, mathematics, handbook formulas and a variety of testing and measuring instruments.
• Able to read, comprehend and interpret complex instructions.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).