Our client in Ayer, MA is seeking a Sr. Test Technician on 1^st shift to join their growing team!

Functions:

• Review and approve test plans for power-electronic based systems; prepare product and equipment for test; execute test plans; gather, compile, and summarize data; generate test reports/results

• Troubleshoot and repair product as required.
• Construct test equipment according to specified requirements.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production test equipment. Ensure equipment meets ISO calibration policy
• Provide recommendations and documentation to product designers on design improvement.
• Train engineers, field service technicians and new hires on product test, operation of test equipment, and testing safety.
• Work with outside subcontractors as required to set-up test environments for company product lines.
• Make decisions regarding safety, quality, and environmental policies.
• Take lead in Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) activities with Manufacturing and Engineering.
• Direct manufacturing personnel regarding product quality issues.
• Recommend tools, test equipment and safety supplies and initiate requisition for purchase.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education - Experience:

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in Electrical or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of hands-on experience in the manufacturing or R&D environments.

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

• Ability to troubleshoot to PCB level. Able to troubleshoot to circuit level would be a plus. Experience with small-scale electrical systems and large-scale electrical systems.
• Knowledge of the control and operation high-voltage processing products.
• Demonstrated understanding of test methods for high-voltage products.
• Demonstrated awareness of electrical hazards, usage of PPE and safety procedures.
• Able to work independently and provide solid decision making.
• In collaboration with Test Manager this person should be able lead all testing function with a specific company product line.
• Work with Test Manager to meet company quarterly revenue requirement.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation preparation programs
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly both orally and in writing.