Test Engineering Technician (2024-084)

Astronics Subsidiary Astronics AES

Location Kirkland, WA

Description

Join Our Thriving Team as a Test Engineering Technician at Astronics AES in Kirkland, WA!

If you are interested in working at a dynamic company with a winning culture which has won awards as one of Washington's Best Places to work for 15 years consecutively, please read on!

JOB SUMMARY

The Test Engineering Technician will build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems while applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, and electronic and electrical testing.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs electrical, mechanical or software troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning test equipment.

• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions.

• Performs operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment.

• Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions.

• Uses test and diagnostic equipment to perform checkouts.

• Perform preventive maintenance of test fixtures, cables, thermal chambers, vibration systems and a variety of other equipment

• Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, or repair electrical instruments or testing equipment

• May perform equipment modifications as directed by test/manufacturing engineers.

• May assist in the selection and set-up of specialized test equipment and ordering standard parts.

• Supports engineering activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of electro-mechanical systems, and specialized test equipment.

• Assists in the construction, test and check-out of test equipment, may include documentation markup.

• Uses manufacturing, test, development or diagnostic equipment, including, but not limited to, test programs, oscilloscopes, signal generators and specialized test apparatus.

• May be required to train Production Test Technicians

• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• Associate degree (AS) in Electronics Technology or related field/ equivalent electronics military schooling and experience required

• *High-power electronics and/or high-power avionics technician experience may be considered in lieu of formal education. Total qualifying experience must meet the years, duties, skills and proficiency required to perform the position level standards.

• Demonstrates competency (typically 2-4 years of direct experience in the essential functions of the position)

Competencies:

As a customer-centric role, Test Engineering Technicians are expected to display strong customer service, technical and problem-solving competencies including:

• Comprehension – Understand and apply information conveyed in written and oral methods

• Communication – Communicate information and ideas, written and verbal, so others will understand

• Problem Sensitivity — Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.

• Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the production of test equipment and services

• Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

• Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes

• Time Management (Of self) – Effectively manage own time to be able to complete a job on time as scheduled.

• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

• Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Technical Skills:

• Data base user interface and query software

• Electronic mail software

• Enterprise resource planning ERP software

• Microsoft Office

• Microsoft Excel

• Electrical/electronic knowledge

• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming

Physical Abilities:

• Manual dexterity

• Lifting heavy (typically 40 lbs.) items

• Color differentiation

Work Environment:

• Exposure to high voltage

• Exposure to LN2

• Exposure to power tools

• Exposure to chemicals

• Moderate noise environment

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.

• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing pre-employment background check and drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis.

Base salary range for this position is $31.76 - $47.64 per hour.

Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.

Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:

Stay Healthy - Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity.

Save for the Future - 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Find Balance - Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture.

Time for You - Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year.

Position Requirements

See above.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

About the Organization Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.

We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision.

EOE Statement Astronics is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

This position is currently accepting applications.