Summary:
The employee will conduct variety of electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical tests on
electronic systems, subassemblies and capacitors to ensure that they function according to
specifications or applicable test standards. They will perform chemical analysis on raw materials
such as oil to test acidity and moisture and follow recipes to mix epoxy for production use. They
will perform a destructive analysis in order to determine the cause of capacitor failure and compile
both external and internal reports based on those findings. They will modify, enhance and redesign
capacitors based on these laboratory findings and analysis. They will perform testing on new raw
materials and new processes in order to enhance the capacitor design. They will assist engineering
with general duties including capacitor design and costings. They will control and maintain
compliance documentation including but not limited to UL and CSA.
Salary Range:
$64,376.00 – $82,000.00 per year
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Read test schedules, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams,
and schematics to determine testing procedure and equipment to be used. Sets up, adjusts,
and operates laboratory equipment to conduct tests. - Tests functional performance of systems, subassemblies, and parts under specified
environmental conditions such as temperature change, vibration, shock, vacuum, and
humidity. Tests samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to standards. - Ensures test equipment is calibrated and functional in accordance with specifications.
- Maintains lab equipment and makes recommendations to management for replacement and/or
maintenance. - Wires capacitors into test equipment such as resonant circuit, corona tester, RMS current test
circuit, shock and vibration, ovens and test beds. - Reads dials or digital displays that indicate electronic characteristics such as voltage,
frequency, distortion, inductance, and capacitance. - Compares results with specifications and records test data or plots test results on graph.
- Analyzes test results on defective units to determine cause of failure. Writes reports
describing procedures used and results of tests. - Acts as a technical expert when discussing failures with customer.
- Confers with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing
procedures and results in order to establish a cohesive and all-inclusive report. - Works with engineering to develop design limits and standards based on lab testing.
- Devises new test setups and suggests procurement of equipment to complete unique tests.
- Designs/modifies test circuitry to meet testing requirements.
- Photographs or videos products, packages, materials or equipment for documentation
purposes. - Uses tools and equipment such hammers chisels, saws, cutters, etc. for the destructive
analysis of capacitors. - Maintains records and completes requests for UL and CSA compliance.
- Utilizes the design program and works with the engineering group to modify, enhance, cost
and redesign capacitors based laboratory testing and analysis. - Works with the engineering group to establish and carry out test plans for new and existing
products, raw materials and manufacturing techniques. - Maintain cleanliness and organization in the lab and general work environment.
- Writes and updates work instructions.
- Utilizes standards and chemicals to test the acidity and moisture of oil.
- Utilizes standards and chemicals to process small batches of epoxy for production.
- Maintains and monitors chemicals for periodic replacement and or obsolescence.
Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent accepted) in electrical or electronics engineering.
- 1 year of experience in an electrical engineering or related occupation.
- Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and
maintenance instructions, technical specifications and procedure manuals. Good
professional writing skills for the development of analysis reports. Ability to speak
effectively in front of small groups of people, including customers or co-workers. - Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and
statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, algebra
and basic calculus. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and
proportions to practical situations. Ability to calculate delta shifts. - Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several
concrete variables in standardized situations.
ADDRESS OF EMPLOYMENT: 301 West O Street, Ogallala, NE 69153
*Current employees eligible for referral bonus as per company policy with regard to this
position.