Test Operator I

Position:  Test Operator

Reports To:  Production Supervisor

Department:  Test

Location:  Albuquerque, NM

Date Opened:  09/16/2021

Exempt/Hourly:  Hourly

Position Summary:

Testing various types of complex digital/analog electronic circuit card and cable/harness assemblies and any test equipment certification that is required prior to product testing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under close direction, performs routine electronic test work in accordance with established test procedures.

• Use manufacturing and engineering instructions for testing assembled electronic units.
• Test electronic units and products, using standard and custom test equipment, document and evaluate results to determine acceptable vs. faulty performance.
• Write reports and record data on testing techniques, lab equipment, and specs to assist engineers.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with test engineering as necessary to procure replacement parts.
• Maintain system logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment.
• Provide user applications and engineering support and recommendations for new and existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrade and enhancement.
• May be required to interface with customers, and provide customer support, working with users to identify needs, determine sources of problems, and to provide information on product use.
• Follow and support Lean and 5S initiatives.
• May be required to perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Positive Cultural Alignment:

Embrace, promote, and live the IEC values of Integrity, Creating Solutions, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, all in support of a positive and inclusive team spirit.

Job Specifications / Qualifications / Skills:

• AS Degree in Electronics or equivalent years of experience preferred
• 1-3 years of related experience preferred
• Must be reliable; reliable attendance required
• Knowledge of practical application of engineering electronics, science, and technology; this includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
• Familiarity with flying probe tester (SPEA) Teradyne (GEN RAD), preferred
• Ability to read and understand work instructions
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to meet time standard requirements
• Experience in electronic manufacturing preferred but not required
• J-STD-001 certification preferred but not required
• Mil-standard experience preferred but not required
• Willingness to learn, be adaptable and flexible in role
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, verbally and in writing

Additional Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident status required
  1. Pursuant to ITAR, EAR, and other export compliance laws and regulations, applicants for this position must be U.S. Persons as defined by U.S. law, i.e., U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents ('Green Card' holders), persons granted refugee status or asylum status in the United States, or temporary residents granted amnesty.
• Ability to work the hours necessary to complete activities, as required.  

Working Conditions:

• Manufacturing.

Physical Requirements:

• Work Environment: Manufacturing environment where the noise level is generally quiet to moderately noisy.
• Weight Requirements: Ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 40 pounds.
• Body Movements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Ability to stand, sit, and move about facility for long periods of time. Ability to use hands and fingers.
• Work Position: Combination of sitting, standing, and walking around.
• Sensory Requirements: Vision, speech, hearing, smell and touch are routinely used in day to day functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an equal opportunity employer, it is the policy of IEC Electronics to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees or applicants for employment without regard to any legally-recognized bases, including but not limited to: race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniform service member status or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.