Test Technician

**Position Title: Test Technician Level 1****Location: Vishay México****Reports to: Test Lab Operations Supervisor****Plant: Bermúdez 2****Job Code:**Department: Reliability Test Lab****Classification: 11****Classification 2**:Direct Fixed****Sub Classification**:IF/Fixed QA Alloc To-From**- **SUMMARY OF POSITION**Conducts detailed environmental, electrical, mechanical and physical tests on a variety of passive electrical components as assigned by the Reliability Test Lab Operations Supervisor.**2. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION(S)**:**DESCRIPTION****% OF TIME**Performs appropriate tests on 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, 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 %**3. **OTHER SPECIFIC DUTIES**:**DESCRIPTION****% OF TIME**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.10%**4. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**:- High School diploma or equivalent is required with inclusion of basic mathematics and science courses.- Two years minimum experience on the production of electrical components.- Military, Industrial, Customer and Dale/Vishay specifications or methods as necessary.- Preparation, generation and interpretation of test reports using the applicable software.- Applicable test, quality and safety procedures.- Code of conduct, quality policies and Facilities and Environmental Conditions Policy.- Laboratory's ISO 17025 Management System.- Visa to travel to USA (_preferably_)**5.** **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES**:_ _- Operation of computer terminals for generating test reports.- Basic English (able to understand simple words or questions)- Microsoft Office.- Use of 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 electric circuits.- Communication- Time management- Self-motivation- Adaptability**6. LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY**_:_**Responsible for own workload. Helps with training as determined by Reliability Test Lab Operations Supervisor.**7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT**: