Test Technician (2nd shift)

Mercury Systems is seeking the world’s best and brightest to help us bring Silicon Valley technology to commercial applications in the aerospace and defense industry. The Test Technician will be required to test and troubleshoot state-of-the-art complex digital systems assemblies to the component level.

 

Job responsibilities:

• Apply electronics principles in the test and troubleshooting of high-density multi-system (multiple CPU) assemblies, at the board level.
• Perform functional test procedures that verify PCB and system fit, form, and functionality.
• Apply methods and techniques for effectively monitoring various diagnostics tests and measuring performance on complex systems.
• Select, set up, and deployment of complex and specialized equipment/facilities over a broad spectrum of technologies.
• Verify and validate of product configuration, test processes and test equipment/setup configuration and operation.
• Measure, collect, and record of performance data that verifies the reliability and validity of the desired function; prepare accurate and complete test reports of all recorded data.
• Troubleshoot of systems, devices, processes and/or test set-ups to locate and repair defective areas.
• Assist engineers in submission of processes and operations that assure proper function of product and test equipment per design specifications by working from general block diagrams, rough outlines of basic circuits, oral instructions, schematics, etc.
• Perform initial procedural tests on new and/or changed equipment; submitting recommendations for modifications as required to achieve desired results.
• Submittal of defects reporting non-conforming materials reports, and communication with production team in resolution of defects/product failures.
• Any other task assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Associates’ degree
• Typically requires a minimum 3+ years' experience in testing and troubleshooting electrical components
• Proficient with the use of various test equipment, JTAG/FLASH programming
• Familiar with schematic diagrams and test documentation
• Knowledge of practical applications of engineering and technology, able to apply principles, techniques, and procedures to manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of design techniques and principals involved in manufacturing
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing efficiency within manufacturing.
• Able to determine root causes of operating errors and methodologies used to resolve them; ability to apply logic and reason to identify complex problems and develop solutions, ability to predict how changes in operations and process flow will affect manufacturing efficiencies and quality of finished product.
• Microsoft Office, Oracle, Xilinx Suites, Dediprog, ProComm, SecureCRT, TeraTerm applications a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of electronics principles.
• High degree of skill in testing of complex components, assemblies, devices, circuits and systems.

 

Preferred Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering

 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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 required to:

• Constantly move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.  Specific abilities required by the job include positioning oneself to lift or move objects weighing up to 40lbs.
• Constant movement and use of limbs. Specific abilities required by this job include prolonged sitting, twisting and working under a microscope for long periods of time will be required. Occasional Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and gripping is required daily.
• Frequently observe, detect, discern, and convey information. Specific abilities required by this job include near, far and color vision acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.