Test Technician

Description Spartronics is more than just a company. We have great facilities, a dedicated and talented team, tremendous capacity and capabilities, and longstanding customers who need us. Now, it’s all about driving forward with a winning strategy that builds on our strengths to create growth for our - customers, shareholders and employees. As an Electronic Manufacturing Services provider, we strive to meet and exceed our mission to be the preferred provider of fail-safe electronics solutions that save lives and protect what matters the most.

At Spartronics, we're not just building products, we build products lives depend on. As an electronic manufacturing services (EMS) provider for the commercial aerospace, defense, medical device, life science, and industrial markets, we work to deliver products of the highest quality and reliability.

Our organization provides comprehensive contract manufacturing services, ranging from printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and subsystem integration to full-box build (high-level assemblies). Additional services include engineering support such as manufacturing testing, supply chain management, sustaining engineering, and a suite of aftermarket services to support the full OEM product lifecycle. With over $500 million in revenue, approximately 1,700 dedicated employees, and manufacturing resources strategically located worldwide, our manufacturing network spans the United States, Mexico, and Vietnam. To learn more about our sites, please visit https://www.spartronics.com/locations.

Why Join Us:

When you become a part of Spartronics, you're joining a team of dedicated and talented, individuals who share a common goal - to win as one. We value talent, innovation, and a hunger for growth. Here, you'll have the opportunity to work with industry leaders in Aerospace & Defense, Medical & Life Science, and Industrial markets where our customers put full trust in us to deliver the most complex, highly regulated products that have to work the first time, every time.

Position: Test Technician Location: Watertown, SD (on-site position)

About the Role:

As a Test Technician at Spartronics, you'll play a pivotal role in troubleshooting, repairing and testing various types of electronic boards and assemblies. You will assist and train the test operations department as well as diagnose and maintain test fixtures and equipment. You will ensure that products, services and systems meet certain standards of quality while following defined procedures and processes. Your contributions will help us continue our journey towards Winning as One: One company. One team. One purpose. One plan. One culture.

What a typical day looks like:

• Follow and create trouble-shooting guidelines to resolve assembly or material quality issues.
• Coordinate and participate in installing PCBA’s and assemblies to be tested in test fixtures, connecting valves, pumps, mechanical or electrical controls, cabling, tubing, power source, and test instruments.
• Communicate quality standards and issues to operators/assemblers, test technicians, and engineers.
• Interface with area supervisor to ensure customer order deadlines are met.
• Conduct and evaluate operator/assembler or test technician training, per manufacturing procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering personnel to resolve fabrication problems relating to specifications and to review test plans such as types and cycles of tests, conditions under which tests are to be conducted, and duration of tests, according to manufacturing procedures.
• Monitor controls and instruments and records test data for engineer's quality, and training use.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

The experience we’re looking for to add to the team:

• Education/Experience: Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school required; 6 + months of related experience preferred.
• Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Teamwork: Ability to work in a team environment.
• Full color vision is an essential job requirement. Color identification test may be required pre-hire.
• Computer Skills: Word processing, Spreadsheets, Manufacturing software

We are ITAR compliant so all applicants must be a US Citizen, Green Card Holder, Permanent Resident, Political Aslyee, or Refugee.

Our Commitment:

At Spartronics, we're dedicated to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Our culture at Spartronics values accountability, unity, respect, and transparency. These winning values are the lifeblood of our business. We embrace diversity through people who believe in these values. Embracing our employees’ differences enables us to be a stronger team.

Our Benefits:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Medical plan options include 3 High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). By completing an annual Wellness Exam, we contribute $1000 (single) or $2000 (family) to an HSA.
• Flexible Savings Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose (dental and vision only)
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Company-paid life insurance and disability at 1 times your annual salary at no cost to you, with options to increase coverage amounts
• 401k with a company match of 50% to every dollar up to 6%
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance optional plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities to grow and excel in the Electronics Manufacturing industry at a company that values promotions and learning from within. Every day is different, challenging, and rewarding.

Join Our Journey:

If you're ready to be a part of something extraordinary, challenge the status quo, and shape the future, then we want to hear from you. Together, we'll continue to win, while we build products lives depend on.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please apply with your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you're excited about joining Spartronics.

Spartronics is an equal opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled 41 CFR 60-1.4. We comply with federal Affirmative Action guidelines in all employment opportunities for qualified employees and applicants. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.