Summary

Conducts variety of electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical tests on electronic systems, subassemblies, and parts to ensure unit functions according to specifications or to determine cause of unit failure by performing the following duties.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reads test schedule, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine testing procedure and equipment to be used
• Conducts functional performance tests of products, subassemblies, and parts under specified environmental conditions such as temperature change
• Connects unit to be tested to test equipment
• Reads monitor that indicates electronic characteristics such as voltage, frequency, distortion, inductance, and capacitance
• Analyzes test results on defective units to determine cause of failure
• Recommends replacement of defective wiring and/or components and records defects on traveler attached to unit and returns unit to production department for repair
• Confers with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing procedures and results and to resolve problems
• Verifies dimensions of pins, shafts, and other mechanical parts
• Devises test equipment setup to evaluate performance and operation of units
• Programs components for product
• Lifts and moves equipment and materials by hand
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• AA degree in electronics required or degree/training and equivalent years of experience
• 2 years of experience in testing and troubleshooting computer boards preferred
• Working experience in testing and understanding of Microprocessors and Digital circuitry with a strong knowledge of hardware and software with microprocessor
• Familiar with computer software functionality such as BIOS, EEPROM, programmable devices, etc.  Basic familiarity with operating systems (Windows, DOS)

Must be a US Citizen, Permanent US Resident, or currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without future employment sponsorship.

General Micro Systems, Inc. (GMS) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.

Post offer applicants must pass a drug screen. If required, must have the ability to successfully pass a background check or obtain and maintain a Security Clearance

General Micro Systems, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: GMS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at GMS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. GMS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. GMS encourages applicants of all ages.