SUMMARY
The Test Technician performs a variety of different complexity testing and analysis under limited supervision of a Supervisor, Testing Laboratory. Following defined technical processes and procedures, helps to determine the appropriate approach for new assignments. Sets up and executes tests, monitors, documents and reports test results. Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
JOB FUNCTIONS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Performs a variety of moderately complex tests to confirm if the product (part or set of components) performs their proposed functions in a satisfactory manner. Depending on Laboratory, assembles and runs test circuits, or reviews parts and performs applicable tests: calibration testing, or catalyst, or durability, or vibrations, or thermal, or noise level, or emissions, or pressure testing, or other as required.
• Often uses statistical methods to identify recurring problems and give detailed reports on defects.
• Installs and sets up test articles, fixtures, test equipment, instrumentation and controls.
• May perform calibration and assemble test equipment prior to analysis.
• Performs testing as instructed and records / logs testing results, communicates results to a higher-level Technician, or to Engineer, or to a Supervisor, as required.
• Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience, may guide junior team members.
• Follows all company Health, Safety and Environmental policies and protocols.
• Follows Quality protocols and reports discrepancies to the Supervisor.
• May perform maintenance of equipment as assigned.
• Maintains a clean working environment.
• Increases technical knowledge, completes assignments and maintains passing scores for curriculum outlined in the Laboratory Test Technician Training Plan for Level 4.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Required:
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience, demonstrating engineering aptitude
• Completed Laboratory Test Technician Training Levels 2 and 3 with satisfactory or above rating
Preferred:
• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related field
• Experience in Testing Laboratory LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS Certification in Automotive Technology (Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)), or Certified Electrician, or certification by Testing Technician Certification Institute preferred