Test Technician - 326

 Conducts detailed environmental, electrical, mechanical and physical tests on a variety of passive electrical components as assigned by the Reliability Test Lab Operations Supervisor.

 Performs appropriate tests on passive electrical components according to Military, Industrial, Customer or Dale/Vishay specifications.

25%

Operates sophisticated testing and measurement equipment as Computerized DC Resistance Reading Stations, computer and LAN programs for scheduling and data entry and test report completion, Digital Multi-meters with Kelvin Fixtures, Handheld Multi-meters, Dielectric Withstanding Voltage Testers, Megohm Bridges, Power Supplies, Impedance Analyzers, Environmental Chambers and Special Test setups/fixtures.

16%

Uses computer terminal to log test request and product detail data. Uses LAN system and reading stations to read and log detail test performance data into computer. Prepares printed copies of completed test reports and reviews reports for data completion and accuracy. Errors may have serious impact on manufacturing operations.

25%

Composes test reports for publication, filling in detail comments, supplemental information, reference failure notice report numbers, failure analysis report numbers, test temperatures, test equipment asset numbers, and page numbers.

15%

Acquires proficiency in the use of a calculator for Ohm’s Law calculations and electrical Power calculations.

1%

Coordinates testing, due to day-to-day variations by readying, rereading, interpretation, and then performance of test methods of complex and detailed Military, Industrial, Customer or Dale/Vishay specifications with considerable cross-referencing necessary. Requires considerable learning and attention to detail. Misinterpretation can have severe negative consequences in the form of test failures.

5%

Creates workload and test plan schedules and sets workload priorities per Qualification, Lot Acceptance, and Evaluation test plan needs and per Reliability Test Lab Operations Supervisor.

2%

Consults with the Special Test Supervisor or Facilities Engineering personnel to set-up new, unusual, or unique tests, test sample configurations or special test filtering.

1%

Use basic hand tools such as soldering iron, pliers, side cutters, Exacto knife, screw driver, wire strippers, thermometers, etc. that are required in wiring, soldering, and assembly of test apparatus/fixtures. Operates small calculator and computer terminals on a regular basis. Sets up AC and DC power supplies for electrical power type tests

High School diploma or equivalent is required with inclusion of basic mathematics and science courses for nomenclature exposure.

Two years minimum experience in this or comparable test lab environment is required

Background in electrical component manufacturing or production experience in Dale/Vishay production area is a plus for proper handling and testing of components in the test lab environment.