Test Technician

Hello, 
 
My name is David, and I am a Recruiter with The Fountain Group. We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Test Technician for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in New Berlin, WI. Details of the position are as follows: 
 
Job Description: 

• 1^st Shift Position
• Pay$30-$35 Depending on experience
• Assist design engineers in development work evaluating components, prototype assemblies and product validation tests.
• Maintain and use test specifications to test products and prototypes. Be able to interpret results to verify that performance matches requirements. Check reasonableness, prepare and present test reports and maintain records.
• Perform safety and EMC certification tests to UL, CSA, and IEC standards and create test reports for third-party certifying bodies. External travel to third party test facilities is a requirement which include domestic and international locations.
• Construct test setups and fixtures requiring mechanical construction and electrical wiring from design engineer specifications.
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic and electrical circuits from schematic drawings under the supervision of design engineers or test engineer.
• Must have soldering experience and be able to solder surface mount components: 1206, 0805, 0603 and 0402 sizes
• Setup and collect data with test equipment like DMMs, ammeters, oscilloscopes, power meters, thermometers, Labview, etc.
• Assist and participate in ISO 17025 audits for UL and SGS accreditations.
• Help monitor and update equipment to meet current and future test requirements. Specify, coordinate, and execute purchase of lab supplies and equipment.
• Help monitor and maintain instrument calibration and records (both electrical and dimensional). Send equipment out for repair and/or replace when needed.
• Follow and comply with all safety, work rules and regulations.
• Monitor and update lab safety policies and procedures including lab safety improvements, annual safety audits, MSDS, Job Safety Analysis reports, accident reports, lab wiring diagrams as additional equipment is installed, testing conditions (test setups) for safety and OSHA requirements.
• Participate in lab safety committees as a representative of the development engineering department.
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards and participate in monthly lab safety inspection and clean-up.

Qualifications: 

• Experience assisting design engineers in development work evaluating components, prototype assembly and product verification testing – ability to troubleshoot and repair electronics and electrical circuits from schematic drawings.  
• Exposure to industrial electric drives / motors a plus.
• Hardware testing experiences to third-party like UL, IEC or CSA preferred.
• Experience working with voltages up to 600V ac.
• Worked in and familiar with laboratory environment and equipment management is desired – experience with lab tools such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, ammeters, thermometers, etc.

 If you are interested in hearing more about the position, please respond to this post with your resume attached.
 
Please forward this email to any friends or colleagues as we do offer a Referral Bonus for any candidate who is hired and still gainfully employed after 30 days. 

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