PRODUCT/TEST TECHNICIAN III

TE Connectivity’s Product Engineering Teams optimize existing products from information or input provided by marketing, customers, Operation Teams, Development Engineers or other employees. They maintain existing products, processes, and specifications including modifications for new applications consistent with manufacturing techniques and economies. They also initiate and implement programs to continuously improve quality, and cost, while meeting customer requirements and may support and implement product extensions to existing platform products to meet specific customer requirements. They are the key experts in the products they are responsible for at TE.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• High Technical aptitude.
• Capacity to read and interpret industrial standards such as USCAR, SAE, IEC, etc. Monitor tests per specifications, troubleshoot test set-ups, Recognize, and understand failure modes, document all pertinent data.
• Prepare samples for testing, measuring, wiring and soldering. Have the mechanical ability to assemble and modify complex test fixtures. (Mechanically Inclined)
• Have the electrical ability to understand and troubleshoot DC circuits. Comfortable working with and around current levels up to 1000 Amps.
• Perform initial, interim, and final measurements. (i.e. electrical, temperature, sealing integrity checks). Verify and review all findings in a technical report in detail with the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Aptitude to build and grow a “TRUST” relationship with our customers.
• Must be able to collaborate closely with team members but also be able to work independently.
• Maintain accurate and timely updates on test progression and test schedules. Meet committed completion dates.
• Maintain a clean and organize working environment.
• Supporting laboratory accreditation and lab safety efforts is also a must.

What your background should look like:

Educational Background: Prefer an Associate Degree in Electronics or Mechanical Technology (or currently enrolled in school, working toward this)

Professional Experience: Two or more years in testing, technical field or related experience preferred.

Special Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:

• Experienced with, voltmeters, power supplies and standard hand tools and hand soldering.
• Common knowledge of series and parallel circuits.
• Mechanically and electrically knowledgeable.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of lab processes and procedures.
• Capability of creative, analytical and structured thinking with the ability to execute.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills (oral & written).
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Project).
• Good soldering skills and manual dexterity.
• Must be able to multitask and take full ownership of assigned projects and display a strong work ethic.
• Organization and self-motivated while working under minimum supervision
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills while working under demanding customer deadlines.

Competencies