Test Technician II

ThermoFisher Scientific; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Annual bonus

Benefits & Rewards

Paid time off

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Test Technician for the Hillsboro site operating on the 2nd shift. You will perform testing per methods, collect data, and analyze results to improve processes and product quality.

The role requires reading detailed drawings, problem solving, and following detailed instructions while maintaining documentation and equipment readiness. Seniority and experience in lean practices are a bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A 2-year technical degree preferred or a combination of education and experience.
• Military Technical Training may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Experience with test equipment (digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, chart recorders) preferred.
• Lean manufacturing, 6S and continuous improvement experience a plus.
• Experience with Windows-based and MS Office programs is a plus.
• Military Veterans encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing using prescribed methods/work instructions.
• Collect test data and analyze data to inform process decisions.
• Assist in selection and setup of specialized equipment.
• Perform a wide variety of analysis to identify and address problems.
• Set up machines, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance.
• Rebuild manufacturing equipment when needed to ensure operability.

Skills

Reading drawings

Problem solving

PPE compliance

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year technical degree preferred

Military Technical Training optional

Tools

Digital Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Chart Recorders

Job description

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location/Division Specific Information:

Our Hillsboro site produces world-class electron microscopes used by scientists and engineers to drive innovation around the globe. This role works to produce-high quality components used in the world’s finest tools used by researches like Nobel prize winners and the teams who imaged the COVID-19 virus.

Shift: 2nd shift 2 pm – 10:30 pm

How Will You Make an Impact?:

With such an important global mission statement our Test Technicians reinforce our Quality Culture through product testing to ensure that Customers across the world receive the highest quality best performing products possible!

A Day in the Life:

• Perform testing using prescribed methods/work instructions

• Collect test data for our database then analyze data to make process decisions

• Assist in selection and/or set-up of specialized equipment

• Performs wide variety of analysis to identify and address problems

• Perform machine set-up, calibration and preventative maintenance

• Rebuild manufacturing equipment when needed to ensure operability

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• A 2-year technical degree preferred or a combination of education and experience that demonstrate the required skills. Military Technical Training in lieu of technical degree may also be considered

Experience:

• At least 1 year of manufacturing/electronics testing required

• Previous experience using test equipment preferred (Digital Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Chart Recorders)

• Experience in lean manufacturing, 6S and continuous improvement a plus

• Experience with Windows-based and MS Office programs a plus (Word, Excel, Outlook and Access)

• Military Veterans encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to read detailed drawings and perform basic problem solving on electronic and mechanical assemblies at the component and system level

• Comfortable to work in a cleanroom environment using appropriate PPE

• Able to follow detailed work instructions then successfully complete daily work

• Ability to analyze and solve problems independently as well as collaboratively

• Self-motivated, with strong organizational skills

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 35lbs

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, successful in teams with differing cultural, language and educational backgrounds

What We Offer

Compensation

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rate

• Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions

• Annual performance-based bonus

• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

• Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific

• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays

• Retirement Savings Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Career Advancement Opportunities

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.