Lead Test Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
Working with the Manufacturing Team Leader, the Lead Test Technician is responsible for assembling, inspecting, identifying and resolving issues in sophisticated electro-mechanical system. The ideal candidate will have Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic assembly experience, excellent interpersonal skills and be proficient in reading and understanding wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and assembly instructions.
Job description
Position Description
Working with the Manufacturing Team Leader, the Lead Test Technician is responsible for assembling, inspecting, identifying and resolving issues in sophisticated electro-mechanical system. The ideal candidate will have Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic assembly experience, excellent interpersonal skills and be proficient in reading and understanding wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and assembly instructions.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the testing and quality of mechanical and electrical products sold by Thermo Fisher Scientific EFA Fremont, CA Division.
Primary Responsibilities
- Responsible for set-up, testing, and packing of final product.
- Responsible for testing final products for functionality or quality.
- Identify and tackle problems with equipment, devices or products.
- Plans and lays out work to meet production and schedule requirements.
- Demonstrate understanding of function and application of product.
- Help guide and train other technicians.
- Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
- Ensure that quality standards are met.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or Equivalent Education, AS Degree in Electronics or Technology preferred
- Minimum 4+ Years Experience in cGMP Environment.
- Have appropriate visual acuity and hand/eye coordination to manipulate and test small, precision electronic units and mechanical assemblies.
- Proficient with standard electronic assembly and testing equipment including, but not limited to soldering irons, multimeters, crimp tools, torque tools, etc.
- Familiar with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
- Expertise using complex wiring schematics and assembly diagrams to diagnose and resolve functionality or performance issues with final product.
- Proven experience testing and resolving problems in sophisticated electrical and mechanical components and systems.
- Experience with optics to include lasers, microscopes, and thermal imaging.
- Familiar with quality management systems and safety programs.
- Excellent presentation, verbal and written communications skills.
- Intermediate computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience in a regulated production environment; specifically following standard operating procedures and manufacturing schedules.
- Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.
- Great teammate, able to work effectively with others.
- Fluently speak, read, and write English.
- Capable of lifting 35 pounds unassisted.
- Capable of performing tasks while sitting, standing, or kneeling for periods of time.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health incentive programs
- Employee assistance program
- Family support programs
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Accident insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.