Test Technician

Job Summary
As a Test Technician at Flex, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving all test and burn-in processes within your area of responsibility. You will periodically review process specifications to ensure they accurately reflect the process requirements and test techniques, and update them as needed. Additionally, you will ensure that test and burn-in processes are within all safety specifications, and consistently review quality yields to develop corrective actions to eliminate any yield detractors and improve process reliability.

Key Responsibilities
Develops, maintains, and improves all test and burn-in processes within area of responsibility
Periodically reviews all process specifications to determine if it accurately reflects the process requirements and test techniques
Updates the specifications as required
Ensures that test and burn-in processes are within all safety specifications
Consistently reviews quality yields and develops corrective actions to eliminate any yield detractors, further improves the process reliability
Assists with the fabrication and development of new equipment, fixtures, and test programs (where applicable)
Ensures that effective preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and daily measurement schedules are in place for each test and burn-in process
Coordinates preventive maintenance activities
Ensures that scheduled preventive maintenance activities are completed according to the specified schedule
Assists engineering and the development labs with all new product introduction and development
Coordinates and monitors all FIMPA or product off-load activities for assigned test and burn-in processes
Ensures that each test and burn-in process has a training/certification package for both manufacturing and maintenance
Facilitates the completion of these training/certification packages with the appropriate engineer(s) and the Resource Development Department
Partners with Industrial Engineering on all equipment moves or line rearrangements as required
Drives recovery actions/repair of any test or burn-in process that is down
Coordinates recovery/repair activities with the respective maintenance, technicians, engineers, suppliers, or maintenance spare parts analyzers whose area of competence is necessary to get the process back in working order
Assists test engineers in development of disaster recovery plans for each test and burn-in process within the area of responsibility
Follows Engineering test processes
Ability to perform high-level repair, format, and 'build' software per unit configuration and connect hardware (cables) between multiple units
Configures/flashes firmware on Sub-assemblies and connects Ethernet connections between unit(s)
Understands the basics of Disk Arrays and set up for Disk Arrays
Troubleshoots/debugs at multiple system levels
Ability to determine workmanship errors and drive back through quality
Performs module verification
Be able to troubleshoot wiring of units using schematic diagram and assembly process
First line support for workstation and line issues
Log and fail defects of units and parts that are defective and address trending failures

Requirements
Typically requires a minimum of an Associates degree, military technical training, or equivalent experience and training
Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience
Demonstrates advanced technical skills which may be used to conduct on-the-job training and/or lead/guide other employees
Highly skilled with ability to move between shifts/product lines
Demonstrates broad knowledge of functional techniques and has input to process improvement
Has awareness of and may apply new technologies
Ability to read complicated drawings, mathematics, handbook formulas, and a variety of testing and measuring instruments
Must have an understanding of manufacturing functions and the ability to train others
Serves as an expert/consultant in technical skills with other employees
Demonstrates knowledge of advanced technologies as well as functional techniques and improves processes
Applies new technologies and technological changes
Able to read, comprehend, and interpret complex instructions
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees, leads, manufacturing support, and supervisors of the organization
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Determines quality/testing methods/procedures on new assignments
May direct other employees; in some sites, functions as a working supervisor with large scope of responsibility
May mentor, coach, and lead other employees and/or may develop employees at other levels

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work that requires repetitive motion. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, handle small components, and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds with the aid of a handcart. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [insert email] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first.