Senior Engineering Test Technician

SUMMARY:

- Writes test plans for printer test projects.
- Implements complex printer test plans with no supervision.
- Works from prints, sketches, written and verbal instructions and is capable of interpreting specifications.
- Prepares new testing procedures as well as updates existing ones.
- Has expert knowledge of all test suites, test procedures, and products tested in the lab.
- Participates in competitive product testing and analysis.
- Analyzes test data with statistical programs.
- Generates complete and detailed test reports that document test results and pinpoint any failures.
- Determines printer performance with the proper equipment and according to established procedures.
- Confers with engineering personnel to review test plans, such as types and cycles of tests, conditions under which tests are to be conducted, and duration of tests.
- Assists engineers in determining the type of test that will generate the optimum data.
- May recommend changes in test methods or equipment for engineering review.
- Provides first level failure analysis and assists in root cause failure analysis.
- Works directly with engineers in resolving bugs.
- Trains junior technicians and coordinates the activities of other personnel working on multiple test projects.
- Maintains the department in good order and takes care of all tools and instruments.
- Applies developed expertise in products, test equipment, and/or test software
- As a skilled specialist, completes tasks in resourceful and effective ways
-Determines methods and procedures on new assignments
- May be informal team leader
- Receives Limited Supervision, exercising judgment within broadly defined policies and practices in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
- Error may cause moderate delays in schedules or rework impacting own operational area or may moderately impact the operations of other areas
- Contributes primarily through execution of defined processes and procedures
- Makes recommendations and leads implementation to enhance performance and improve productivity
- Works on complex issues of significant scope
- Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative
- Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solution
- Aides in root cause failure analysis
- Applies positive relationships with other personnel
- Professionals typically network with key contacts outside own area of expertise

SKILLS:

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Full knowledge of job related policies and procedures as well as corporate policies and procedures that may impact role functioning
- Has working knowledge of all (or most) of product line/technology --- OR --- Has in-depth knowledge of a product/technology (subject matter expert)
- A new hire has the ability to apply industry experience and testing expertise to testing methodologies
- Able to resolve issues independently with the help of other personnel
- Displays the ability to make decisions to maintain test progress
- Requires ability to gain cooperation of others
- Associate Degree and 6-9 years testing experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Extremely proficient with computers and extremely competent with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Proficient with the latest Window Operating Systems (98, NT, ME, 2K, and XP)
- Networking and Wireless principles
- Basic knowledge of electronics and mechanical applications
- Ability to lift 45 pounds
- Basic technical knowledge and abilities
- Able to use computer and have basic mechanical and electrical background
- Trade school or associates degree is desired.