Test Technician II

Kaman Corporation; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with employer matching contribution

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kaman Corporation is seeking a Test Technician II in Middletown, CT. This pivotal role involves troubleshooting electronic assemblies and using various testing tools.

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of testing experience, a High School diploma, and good knowledge of equipment like multimeters and oscilloscopes. Benefits include medical insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of testing experience required.
• Basic knowledge of computers and related software.
• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Responsibilities

• Test and troubleshoot electronic assemblies with supervision.
• Perform various types of specialized electronic testing.
• Document all findings during testing procedures.

Skills

Testing equipment operation

Troubleshooting electronic assemblies

Use of multimeters and oscilloscopes

Blueprint interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Thermal chambers

Vibration equipment

Computer-controlled test equipment

Job description

Precision Fuzing and Sensors is actively hiring for a Test Technician II in Middletown, CT. This role plays a pivotal part in Test Engineering, where this individual will be troubleshooting components, assemblies and sub-assemblies to identify failures and taking corrective actions. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with testing equipment, thermal chambers, vibration equipment, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and/or other types of testing tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the group leader and with limited supervision, test and troubleshoot various electronic assemblies.
• Work from blueprints, assembly drawings, schematics, assembly routings, wire lists, process and mil specs and verbal instructions to perform complicated and specialized electronic testing. This includes bench testing, in-process sub assembly testing, final acceptance testing, environmental testing, environmental system simulation (ESS), leak testing and integrated circuitry (IC) programming.
• Interpret and analyze all test data and troubleshoot any unusual performance variations.
• May assist or perform repair operations, as required, on test equipment in support of test engineering.
• Work with test and design engineering departments on prototype assemblies to assist in developing test equipment and test plans.
• Set up various production test equipment, as required by program or process, including in-house designed test sets, thermal chambers, vibration equipment, centrifuge, multimeters, megometers, oscilloscopes and computer-controlled test equipment.
• Perform general assembly tasks including printed wire board (PWB) assembly, evacuation and backfill, component forming and wire wrap.
• Maintain electrostatic discharge, explosive handling and soldering certifications, including general wire soldering, PWB soldering, surface mount soldering and hot air soldering, as required by program or process.
• Remain flexible and willing to work in various work cells depending upon company need.
• Support company initiatives including ISO 9000 and statistical process control (SPC) ensuring continuous improvement of policies, procedures and products. Interface with engineering to determine failure of test equipment.
• Work closely with calibration to adjust and test equipment to ensure test equipment meets calibration standards.
• Document all findings that differ from the original bill of material.
• Report unusual conditions or circumstances to supervision.
• Investigate and troubleshoot standard and recurring problems with components.
• Assess the level of repair and take corrective action to repair components and to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Document and record results on testing procedures.
• Report unusual circumstances or conditions to supervision.
• Attain security clearance as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 1-3 years of testing experience required.
• Use of addition, subtraction, multiplication and the division of numbers including decimals and fractions.
• Simple use of formulas, charts, tables and various types of measuring instruments; where interpretation is required involving basic skills knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of computers and associated software such as word processing and spreadsheet applications as required.

Shift: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 6:30a-3:00p

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with employer matching contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off

Precision Fuzing and Sensors is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics protected by law. Precision Fuzing and Sensors and all its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all.