Test Technician

**About Us** Aurora Scientific Inc. has over 40 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, and servicing research equipment. We value excellence, innovation, responsiveness, and the satisfaction of a job well done. We stand behind all our products and strive for the highest level of customer service possible. This mission motivates our team and pride in our work is a driving force behind our commitment to quality product design and superior customer service. Why this Job Matters **Position Summary** This is a full-time position based in Aurora, ON and is 100% on site. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. but is flexible based on need. Evening, night, and/or weekend work may be scheduled as needed. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Test and Calibration **Duties** - Test and calibrate electronics instruments using various tools (i.e., multimeters, scopes, power supplies, virtual benches, etc.) - Troubleshoot and repair instruments, ensuring they are fully functional and meet our approved specifications - Perform all required safety tests and record the results for every instrument - Image and set up PCs for both Linux and Windows operating systems - Maintain a clean and safe work environment - Diligently record test and calibration data as required by the procedure - Liaise with the sales and R&D departments to assist with technical tasks as required **Authorities** - Rework products as required to meet approved specifications - Request ECOs as required RMA Repairs **Duties** - Facilitate the RMA repair process. Investigate suspected product failures and resolve issues in a timely manner - Evaluate returned instruments and provide estimates of time and material required to the Sales department - Perform repair services according to instructions provided, completing repair documentation and calibration - Provide feedback regarding repetitive failures and faults to the Operations Manager, contributing to future redesign and improvement of products **Authorities** - Fix issues within limited scope (under 15 minutes of repair time and under $25 in parts) of a returned customer unit to confirm issue diagnosis Quality Control Quality Control involves inspection and or testing of mechanical and electronic components, circuit board assemblies, subassemblies and assemblies as assigned. **Duties** - Perform QC inspection on sub-assemblies and products built by Assembly Technicians - Ensure that all sub-assemblies are built to proper specifications - Ensure that power supplies are wired properly and safely - Ensure fasteners are done up and all cabling is properly dressed and routed - Record noncompliance through production problems report - Inspect incoming parts for mechanical and/or electrical compliance as required **Authorities** - Report production problems and return to assembly for re-work - Create an NCR to report issues with parts coming from vendors General Duties Other duties including occasional assembly, additional testing or facilities maintenance as assigned. **Duties** - Perform any general duties as assigned by the Operations Manager - Maintain a safe working environment by following safety procedures regarding materials handling, use of safety equipment and proper storage of identified items/substances and by promptly addressing any unsafe conditions - Report safety violations (i.e. non-compliance to safety procedures, improper materials handling) to coworkers, management and/or the Safety Officer and report safety requirements (i.e. additional safety equipment or training) to management **Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes)** **Education/Licenses/Certification** - Electronics Technician or Technologist diploma **Preferred Experience** - 3+ years of electronics test and calibration experience - 3+ years of electronics diagnostics and repair experience - Experience reading and interpreting electronic schematics - Experience with soldering both through hole and Surface mount electronic components including fine pitch components - Experience with mechanical assembly and basic hand tools would be an asset **Desired Attributes** - **Dependable** -our team, and clients, can count on your knowledge and understanding. Comfortable accepting accountability for your performance - **Self-motivated** - you see every new task as an opportunity to learn and grow, you work well independently and are a self-starter. Strong work ethic; acts with integrity; Energized by challenges; decisive; outgoing and positive - **Strong communication** - Excellent communication skills, as well as experience managing a wide range of relationships with people at all levels within an organization, including global leaders. Can adapt your communication style to your audience, and know how to ask questions and receive feedback - **Organized** - Strong organizational sk