DC Test Technician (second shift)
Description
Samtec is seeking a Test Technician for our facility in Colorado Springs. This is a second shift position. Second shift, hours are Monday through Friday 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM.
The hourly range for this position is $22.00 to $27.00 per hour plus applicable bonuses, and appropriate shift differential and is commensurate with experience. Standard benefit offerings available are medical (HSA/PPO), dental, vision, group life, AD&D, short and long term disability, PTO, vacation, EAP, 401k, other voluntary options along with a collaborative work environment and supportive company culture.
Summary/Objective: The Test Technician is a self-motivated contributor, working with engineering groups and production to deliver product testing solutions for volume manufacturing. This position will support Samtec’s optical product division as well as to a wide range of Samtec’s other semiconductor based products. This position executes the test development activities of assigned programs. They will ensure that test system designs are up to production standard and fully function. The Test Technician is the point of contact operations when released test systems go down for technical problems.
Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:
- Assume ownership of assigned test systems, providing operational procedures to operators and carry out troubleshooting support as needed.
- Responsible for test station uptime and health (module calibration, repairs)
- Support operators with test-related questions and provide training when needed
- Ensure test station capability and qualification plans are executed and reported as modifications/upgrades are implemented.
- Support product production by troubleshooting, fixing and involving relevant departments.
- Assist engineering in development: Design of Experiments, troubleshooting tests, tester modification, data recording, etc.
- Drive audits, benchmarking and best practice methodologies to proactively prevent quality excursions as the technology ramps. Ensure proper operator testing and processing methods
- Engages in Quality Problems, investigating root cause related to process, tooling, components and driving corrective action(s).
- Involve Operation and/or Engineering, communicates with stakeholders on issues or updates.
- This position will involve hands-on cleanroom work to make real-time observations.
“The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities”
Required Experience:
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with development projects and volume manufacturing. Preferred experience on equipment and materials that are used in the semiconductor and photonics industries
- Strong ability to learn test methodology, failure analysis, debug, troubleshooting, etc.
- Strong attention to detail, communication skills, organizational and tracking skills
- Experience with writing production documentation preferred
- Proficiency with MS Office required
- Ability to work directly with engineers and manufacturing personnel.
- Ability to work with delicate and small components, requiring care and precision.
- Must be able to work independently but will be required to interact with different departments to achieve objectives
- Candidates must have a willingness to learn statistics, process control and FMEA methodologies
- Willingness to learn basic Python and/or statical analysis is desirable.
Preferred Education:
- High School Diploma
- Technical degree in related field.
Training required
- On the job training as appropriate.
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