Test Technician III

Spectrum Control; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-day weekend

Competitive wages

Benefits from day 1

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Technician III to conduct testing and tuning of electronic systems. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in functional testing and troubleshooting RF devices, and will be involved in preparing technical reports and mentoring other technicians. A 4-day work week with competitive benefits is offered from day 1 of employment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Functional Testing and troubleshooting of RF devices.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with microelectronic products under a microscope.
• Experience soldering and with electronics assembly processes are nice-to-have.
• Ability to perform basic math and interpret graphs.

Responsibilities

• Tune electronic systems, subassemblies, and parts.
• Conduct electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical tests.
• Connect and tune units using test equipment.
• Record defects and prepare technical reports.
• Record defects and return units for repair.
• Test performance under environmental conditions (temp, vibration, humidity).
• Recommend process improvements and train technicians.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve testing issues.
• Prepare technical reports and summarize findings.

Skills

Functional Testing

Troubleshooting RF devices

Soldering

Visual inspections

Basic math skills

Education

Associate degree or military electronics experience

Tools

Signal generator

Network analyzer

Spectrum analyzer

Job description

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend. We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!

SUMMARY

The Technician III tunes electronic systems, subassemblies and parts. They conduct a variety of electronic, mechanical and electromechanical tests on electronic systems, subassemblies, and parts to ensure unit functions according to specifications or to determine cause of unit failure. They may also be responsible for completing rework on assemblies and/or systems as a result of testing and assist in the selection and set‑up of specialized test equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Read test schedule, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine testing procedure and equipment to be used.
• Connect and tune units using test equipment including signal generator, frequency meter, network analyzer, or spectrum analyzer.
• Read displays that indicate electronic characteristics such as: voltage, frequency, time delay, distortion, inductance, and capacitance.
• Compare results with specifications, and record test data or plot test results on graph.
• Record defects on tag attached to unit and return unit to production department for repair.
• Test functional performance of systems, subassemblies, and parts under specified environmental conditions such as: temperature change, vibration, pressure and humidity.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment, performance, and quality products.
• Train/mentor technicians.
• Confer with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing procedures and results to resolve problems.
• Prep test equipment and set‑up to evaluate performance and operation of nonstandard or customer-returned units.
• Prepare technical reports, summarize findings, and recommend solutions to technical problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Associate degree or military electronics experience
• 3‑5 years of experience in the Functional Testing and troubleshooting of RF devices
• OR Equivalent combination of education and experience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with microelectronic products under a microscope
• Experience soldering and with electronics assembly process
• Experience performing visual inspections
• Ability to do basic math in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Experience working with engineers
• Knowledge and experience with quality control planning and associated documentation

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Manufacturing Floor

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

THIRD-PARTY RECRUITERS

Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact [e-mail].