
Senior Test Technician
Belcan • Portland, Oregon, United States
Salary: $27 - $30 / hour
Role & seniority: Experienced Electronics/Instrumentation Technician (5+ years in related field)
Stack/tools: Test equipment, hand tools, power tools, electric soldering; ability to read/interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches; Windows software
Top 3 responsibilities
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Perform tests on analog/digital circuitry and troubleshoot to component level
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Provide detailed failure descriptions with root-cause analysis to production/engineering
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Adhere to instructions, maintain safety rules, and assist/train other staff; support other production cells as needed
Must-have skills
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5+ years in relevant experience; proficient use of test equipment and hand/power tools; soldering
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Ability to read schematics/blueprints; strong problem-solving in atypical scenarios
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Effective oral and written communication; high attention to detail; proficient Windows skills
Nice-to-haves
- Vocational training or certifications in related field; ability to train others; willingness to work nights/weekends or variable schedules
Location & work type
- Location not specified; on-site role with potential nights/weekends/variable hours as needed
Full Description
Job Core Responsibilities
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Performs a variety of tasks and works on jobs that are moderately difficult to complex
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Sets up test equipment, and tests per specification
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Performs troubleshooting and failure analysis of analog and digital circuitry malfunctions to the component level
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Provides detailed written failure description with root cause analysis to production and engineering
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Follows written and verbal instructions and adheres to all company guidelines , policies, and procedures
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Maintains a safe and clean work environment, an acceptable safety record and follows company safety rules
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Assists other departments with tasks in other production cells/locations and trains less experienced staff
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Other responsibilities as assigned
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Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as
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necessary
Job Specifications
Education: A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations.
Certifications/Years Experience
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Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field
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5 years or more of relevant experience
Skills
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Skilled in the use of test equipment, hand tools, power tools and electric soldering
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Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and sketches
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Able to solve complex problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on existing precedents and/or procedures/scientific methods
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Effective oral and written communication skills and attention to detail
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Proficient Microsoft Windows software applications