About the Role
The Assembler - Electronics Test Operator sets up, operates, and monitors electronic test equipment to test and verify electronic assemblies and finished products. This role requires adherence to technical instructions, test procedures, drawings, schematics, and quality requirements, with accurate record-keeping to support timely delivery of conforming products. A strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and consistent compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) are expected.
Responsibilities
- Perform functional and electrical testing of electronic assemblies, printed circuit boards, subassemblies, and finished products in accordance with approved procedures and specifications.
- Set up test stations, fixtures, cables, and equipment using established work instructions and test procedures.
- Operate and interpret readings from digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, DC power supplies, signal generators, and other electronic test equipment.
- Apply the correct test parameters and compare readings with established acceptance criteria.
- Follow technical directions, engineering drawings, schematics, bills of material, routers, and written work instructions.
- Identify basic test failures or abnormal results and communicate issues promptly to the supervisor, technician, engineering, or quality personnel.
- Maintain accurate and complete test records in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and applicable quality requirements.
- Accurately enter test results, measurements, defects, serial numbers, and production information both manually and in computer-based systems.
- Ensure documentation is clear, legible, complete, traceable, and entered at the time the work is performed.
- Review entries and completed records for accuracy and completeness before moving product to the next operation.
- Correct documentation errors in accordance with approved procedures to protect the integrity of production and test data.
- Use only properly identified and in-calibration test and measurement equipment; report damaged, malfunctioning, or out-of-calibration equipment.
- Handle products and components in accordance with electrostatic discharge (ESD), safety, and material-handling requirements.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area and comply with all company safety and quality procedures.
- Support continuous improvement activities related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Technical coursework, certificate, or associate degree in electronics, electrical technology, or a related field preferred.
- Previous experience in electronics manufacturing, electronic testing, or a related technical production environment preferred.
- Experience testing printed circuit board assemblies or products used in aerospace, defense, or another regulated industry is preferred.
- Working knowledge of digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, DC power supplies, and related electronic test equipment.
- Ability to set up equipment and test fixtures by following written technical instructions.
- Ability to read and follow test procedures, work instructions, engineering drawings, schematics, and quality documentation.
- Basic understanding of electronic components, electrical measurements, and safe test practices.
- Demonstrated understanding of Good Documentation Practices and the importance of data integrity and traceability.
- Ability to perform accurate manual and computer-based data entry, including test values, production records, and nonconformance information.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
- Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing or test data systems.
- Ability to recognize problems, follow escalation procedures, and communicate clearly with cross-functional team members.
- Ability to work independently after training and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet production schedules without compromising safety or quality.
- Experience with automated test equipment (ATE), electronic test fixtures, or environmental test processes.
- Experience using manufacturing execution systems, enterprise resource planning systems, or electronic quality records.
- IPC training or certification applicable to electronic assemblies.
- Experience working under structured quality or regulatory requirements.
- Ability to perform prolonged sitting or standing.
- Ability to use hands and fingers for equipment operation and data entry.
- Ability for close visual inspection of components, displays, and documentation.
- Ability to distinguish colors used in wiring or component identification.
- Ability to occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Skills
- Digital multimeters
- Oscilloscopes
- DC power supplies
- Electronic test equipment operation
- Test fixture setup
- Reading technical instructions
- Reading test procedures
- Reading work instructions
- Reading engineering drawings
- Reading schematics
- Reading quality documentation
- Electronic components understanding
- Electrical measurements
- Safe test practices
- Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- Data integrity
- Data traceability
- Manual data entry
- Computer-based data entry
- Attention to detail
- Organization
- Accuracy
- Microsoft Office applications
- Manufacturing data systems
- Test data systems
- Problem recognition
- Escalation procedures
- Clear communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Electrostatic discharge (ESD) handling
- Safety procedures
- Material handling
- Continuous improvement
- Automated test equipment (ATE)
- Electronic test fixtures
- Environmental test processes
- Manufacturing execution systems (MES)
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
- Electronic quality records
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
- Experienced
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED
- Technical coursework
- Certificate
- Associate degree
About the Company
- Work is performed in a manufacturing and electronic test environment.
- The employee may work near energized equipment, production machinery, and ESD-sensitive components and must follow all applicable safety procedures, posted requirements, and personal protective equipment controls.
