Job Title: Quality Technician

Job Description

This position performs product qualification, development, and failure analysis experiments; designs, prepares, and executes connector tests and provides results in a reportable form for consultation with lab staff and customers. The role works with and contributes to continuous improvement as part of a cross-functional team. Customer satisfaction is the primary objective, and the technician will become knowledgeable in lab quality, safety, and site administrative policies and is expected to act in a manner consistent with these policies.

ResponsibilitiesOrganizes, identifies, and prepares connector samples for subsequent testing and performance characteristic measurement.Operates and maintains professional test, measurement, and data acquisition equipment.Discusses objectives with lab staff members and/or customers to determine optimum preparation techniques for evaluation of electrical and mechanical characteristics of connector systems under evaluation.Develops techniques to customize and adapt test samples to test and measurement equipment.Records test equipment operation data.Compiles measurement data in statistical and/or graphical form and summarizes for consulting purposes.Coordinates and plans necessary support from within and outside the Laboratory environment for preparation of test fixtures and special tests.Procures basic laboratory supplies.Prepares samples using techniques such as soldering, wire stripping, wire crimping, solvent cleaning, and basic hand tools.Operates environmental test chambers, mechanical shock/vibration testers, and x-ray 3-D machinery.Measures tensile, insertion, retention, extraction, mating/unmating, and normal forces using a compression/tensile tester.Measures electrical characteristics such as contact resistance, insulation resistance, dielectric strength, and current rating.Performs chemical tests such as solderability and contact plating porosity.Executes simple qualification test schedules and develops sample ID schemes.Interprets product specifications, industry standards, and customer specifications in order to perform required testing.Compares product performance with anticipated results and/or known industry standards.Attends and participates in meetings to exchange information and resolve problems.Records results either manually or from the operation of computer-controlled data acquisition systems.Completes equipment operating logs, memos, reports, etc. to communicate or make a record.Trains new lab technicians in the operation of a limited amount of test equipment.Essential SkillsKnowledge of electronics, mechanical, and electrical testing.Experience in quality testing and analysis.Proficiency in using hand tools related to the electronic industry.Ability to inspect, assemble, and prototype electronic components.Experience with surface-mount technology and microscope inspection.Ability to read blueprints and understand PCB and circuit board assembly.Understanding of basic connector performance parameters and related characteristics.Skills to perform limited chemical, mechanical, electrical, and environmental exposure tests.Knowledge of standard statistical techniques.Proficiency in using personal computers.Additional Skills & QualificationsAS or AAS degree in mechanical technology or a related field, or 2+ years of current, equivalent experience.Demonstrated ability to use standard statistical techniques.Understanding of the principles of operation of a limited amount of test equipment.Why Work Here?

We offer comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long Term & Short-Term Disability, HSA (including employer contribution), 401k with Company Matching, Tuition Assistance, Tuition I.O. (payment toward your student loan), Fitness Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Paid Time Off & Personal Days.

Work Environment

This role is within a connector manufacturing environment, where the company manufactures, assembles, and distributes electronic connectors.

Monday to Friday from 6:45 am to 3:15 pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of ETTERS, Pennsylvania

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in ETTERS,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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