Test Technician

**Job Description - Test Technician** **Location**: Aurora, Ontario **Job Category**: Full Time **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% onsite position. 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 incoming parts 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 - CET would be an asset **Preferred Experience** - 2+ years of electronics test and calibration experience - 1+ years of electronics repair experience would be an asset - 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 y