Test Technician I

Planet Pharma; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma seeks an entry-level Technician Support professional to assist in production testing, assembly, and equipment calibration. You will work with schematics and standard test instruments to verify quality and performance of assemblies. No college degree is required for this role, and training will be provided.

The position emphasizes adherence to procedures, data recording, and basic problem solving, with opportunities for growth in process improvement and product development.

Qualifications

• Requires limited job knowledge of systems, procedures, basic laboratory techniques and use of standard test instruments.
• Follows basic work routines and standards.
• Does not require college education

Responsibilities

• Sets up test apparatus and conducts tests of production assemblies and units following methods, procedures, standards, and sequences.
• Lays out and assembles units for production equipment according to designs and specifications.
• Adjusts and calibrates systems as needed.
• Modifies equipment by adding, removing, or altering components as defined by predetermined diagrams and sketches.
• Corrects malfunctions by making adjustments or replacing parts or components as directed.
• Uses hand and small power tools, and various measuring and testing devices in performing job duties.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Job description

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Sets up test apparatus and conducts tests of production assemblies and units following methods, procedures, standards, and sequences. Lays out and assembles units for production equipment according to designs and specifications. Adjusts and calibrates systems as needed. Modifies equipment by adding, removing, or altering components as defined by predetermined diagrams and sketches. Corrects malfunctions by making adjustments or replacing parts or components as directed. Uses hand and small power tools, and various measuring and testing devices in performing job duties. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

TECHNICIAN SUPPORT CAREER STREAM:

Provides technical support in areas such as production, operations, maintenance, safety, testing, process improvement or product development. Uses schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting on electronic or mechanical components, equipment or systems. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data using established formulae and procedures, and performs detailed mathematical calculations. For higher levels, may suggest and/or make improvements to optimize work processes.

DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS

Autonomy: Entrylevel position typically requiring little to no prior experience in technical aspects of a job; . Work is clearly defined, routine or follows standard procedures and is closely supervised. Performs basic tests and records data.

Organizational Impact: Performs basic technical activities and records data . Delivers job responsibilities following a defined standard output or set of procedures.

Innovation and Complexity: Responsible for checking data and technical information when minor changes may be required based on review. Technical problems faced are routine and solutions clearly prescribed.

Communication and Influence: Communicates with contacts typically within immediate job area. Obtains and provides technical information requiring little explanation or interpretation.

Leadership and Talent Management: N/A Jobs at this level are focused on selfdevelopment.

Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires limited job knowledge of systems, procedures, basic laboratory techniques and use of standard test instruments. Follows basic work routines and standards. Does not require college education