Engineering Test Technician

Company: Gentex Corporation
Location: Manchester
Posted on: October 18, 2024

Job Description:

Description:GENTEX AT A GLANCE:At Gentex Corporation, we've created an environment where great ideas and great people can thrive. Leveraging a history that spans over 125 years, Gentex is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high performance environments. Join our multinational team of exceptional and dedicated employees around the world and work on challenging and rewarding projects, grow your skills, and advance your career all while making a positive difference in the lives of our customers. Together, you and Gentex can build a career that's uniquely yours.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - H.S. Diploma or equivalent required - Practical understanding of Analog and Digital electronics - 3-5 years' experience testing/troubleshooting electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Trade School certificate and/or Associates Degree in acoustic or electronics field preferred. - Acoustic Test experience desirable - Experience in MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, and ANSI and EN acoustic standards a plus
ABOUT THE JOB!To ensure that Gentex product meets or exceeds test design specifications to maximize customer satisfaction. The technician will perform testing of acoustic, mechanical, and electronic components, cables, sub-assemblies and completed products to ensure conformance to functional and quality standards and specifications. They will be responsible for assisting engineering staff with acoustical data collection, analysis, and basic reporting of engineering test results on electro-acoustic products including headsets, earplugs, microphones, intercoms, and head borne mounted military products. This role will also assist with test planning, setup, cable routing and sound field development under the guidance of acoustical engineers.
Gentex offers a robust benefit package- including, but not limited to, medical coverages, 401k, paid time off and excellent work schedules including a 9/80 work week.
RESPONSIBILITIES: - Experience troubleshooting of electro-mechanical assemblies and wiring faults - Ability to read electronic schematics and engineering drawings - Effective communication skills with ability to communicate technical issues to other departments as well as outside suppliers - Operate independently and capable of managing multiple tasks while keeping well organized. This individual will be required to move between production lines and support a wide variety of products and test set ups - Willingness to learn and operate engineering laboratory equipment for acoustic (e.g. Audio Precision, National Instruments), environmental, and mechanical testing. - Experience or willingness to learn operation and maintenance of the 3D printing equipment. - Ability to draft engineering test plans and reports. - Conduct in depth troubleshooting to identify failure cause to PCB or subassembly level in electronic and electro-mechanical systems. (e.g. Communication headsets, digital and analog intercom systems and microphone assemblies) - Willingness to perform troubleshooting to identify failure cause in electronic and electro-mechanical systems. - Assist with root cause analysis of failures and communicate those failures effectively. - Setup and operate acoustic and electronic test equipment for evaluation and failure analysis - Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering staff. - Follow written procedures, set-up/operate test equipment and complete functional testing of acoustic and electro-mechanical assemblies in a production environment - General Inspection of product to identify workmanship and visual non-conformance - Perform assembly and inspection operations utilizing optical aids, including but not limited to microscopes, magnifying glasses and electronic vision apparatus - Analyze test data and generate test reports and/or presentations - May be required to support other departments and/or business functions as necessary
TO APPLY:Visit: https://gentexcorp.com/careers/
LOCATION:Gentex's Manchester facility is located in southern New Hampshire. Manchester is the largest convention, sports, entertainment, and arts & cultural destination in New Hampshire. There is so much to do, see and experience in Manchester including major concerts and ECHL Hockey, AA minor league baseball, live performances at the historic Palace Theatre or exhibits at our renowned museums. Located in the heart of New England, Manchester is also conveniently located within an hour's drive of Boston, an hour from the Atlantic Ocean and less than two hours from New Hampshire's scenic White Mountains, Lake Winnipesaukee and the many other well-known vacation destinations in Maine, Vermont and Massachusetts.
At Gentex, we don't just accept difference-we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or on the basis of disability. Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Gentex, please call our Human Resources department at (570) 282-3550.Requirements:





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