Job Electronic Test Technician (Rochester)

Electronic Test Technician

At AMETEK, we don't just manufacture market-leading electronic instruments and electromechanical devices we are using innovation to make the world a better place; technology to improve lives; and talent to solve challenges that matter.

Job Summary

Conducts a variety of simple and complex electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical tests on electronic systems, subassemblies, and parts to ensure unit functions according to specifications or to troubleshoot product failure.

Key Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ability to read and understand test schedule, work orders, test manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams, schematics, and test procedures.
• Provide customers with technical backup information and hands-on assistance to allow them to operate and maintain equipment used with various applications.
• Install, troubleshoot, test and repair any product as assigned or directed.
• Tests functional performance of systems, subassemblies, and parts following procedures and drawings.
• Connects unit to be tested to test equipment such as signal generator, frequency meter, test fixture, or other electronic test equipment.
• Reads dials or digital displays that indicate electronic characteristics such as voltage, frequency, distortion, inductance, and capacitance.
• Analyzes test results on defective units to determine cause of failure, compares results with specifications and records test data.
• Replaces defective wiring and components (if cost effective), or records defects on tag attached to unit and returns unit for repair.
• Confers with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing procedures and results, and to resolve problems. Recommends corrective action to drawings, procedures, etc.
• Knowledge of computers and various programs used to communicate with products.
• Must follow safety policy and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to units under power and must be able to safely work with higher voltage / current applications. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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.

Desired Qualifications

Verifies mechanical assembly of unit under test.

What's in It for You

This position is located in Rochester, New York. Rochester will allow you to experience the four seasons. The city has multiple parks and more than 100 miles of trails. You can bike, hike, paddleboard, fish, ski, snowboard, and snow shoe there are activities for everyone all year long. Rochester is home to the Strong National Museum of Play which offers interactive exhibits that provide entertainment and nostalgia for attendees of all ages. There are also options to visit a photography museum, listen to live music, walk around public markets and the historic Erie Canal, relax at the botanic gardens, visit the beach, take a lighthouse tour, attend a lilac festival, and explore a planetarium. No matter the weather, you'll be able to entertain the whole family.