Title:  Product Test Technician

Job Title:  Manufacturing Technician, Product Test

Job Code: 32128

Job Location: USA-UT-Salt Lake City

Schedule: 9/80- 2nd Shift

Job Description:

Performs in water acoustic and electronic testing and diagnosis of malfunctions on sonar transducers and hydrophones, circuit boards, major systems, sub-systems and control boxes. Application of advanced electronic theory and use of schematics, detailed specifications and complex test procedures, with appropriate test equipment. Performs final test and/or diagnosis of malfunction of any electronic system. Highly developed support individual contributor. Works autonomously. May act as a mentor to lower-level peers and provide guidance on tasks. Makes recommendations for solutions. Works on assignments requiring judgment and initiative.

Essential Functions:

• Execute in-water acoustic testing and calibration of transducers in strict accordance with established procedures.
• Set up tests, calibrate, align units under test and troubleshoot test systems.
• Interpret and analyze blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, sketches, drawings, and specifications with precision.
• Utilize complex test procedures, schematics, detailed specifications, drawings, and test equipment to isolate and document test faults accurately.
• Complete all necessary documentation accompanying hardware under test, including travelers, material repair authorizations, factory acceptance test reports, material rejection reports, security marking, security audit trails and test logs.
• Diagnose and resolve test problems, ensuring the provision of accurate and repeatable data.
• Operate thermal chamber systems, pressure vessels, and shake consoles in conjunction with large shake tables.
• Perform functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including collaborating with engineers on set-up and calibration tasks, as well as conducting rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
• Utilize complex software programs to collect and evaluate operating data, conducting live adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment as necessary.
• Develop and implement methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process, working closely with engineers to conduct experiments.
• Collaborate with Management (Engineering and Operations), Engineers (Mfg, Quality, Test, and Design), and Senior Test Technicians to resolve problems and suggest improvements with materials, process and/or documentation. Adhere to security standards set forth by the facility security officer.
• Utilize company-supplied safety equipment and PPE as necessary.
• Work in close quarters suspended over a large acoustic test pond.
• Communicates between Operations and Engineering to share lessons learned with a focus on raising awareness within both parts of the organization.
• Provide system test and evaluation support including input to test plans and procedures.

Qualifications: 

• Requires fully proficient job knowledge/skills. Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Prior experience with test equipment and science instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, signal generators, power supplies, DMM, Hi-pots, and impedance analyzers
• Prior Acoustic test or Navy Sonar testing are major benefits.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Excel.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Broad knowledge of electronics, test equipment, and troubleshooting skills.
• 2 years post-Secondary/Associates degree in Electronics Technology or related field
• Working knowledge of in-water acoustic test processes, systems and PWB testing and troubleshooting.
• Flexibility to work variable schedules and additional hours as needed.
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work and communicate effectively within a development group.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
• Works in a typical office environment with exposure to light manufacturing environment and outside weather elements.
• Good manual dexterity and balance to work in close quarters suspended over a large pond filled with water