Test Technician (Swing Shift)

Vanguard EMS, Inc. is currently seeking qualified and experienced electronics assembly and manufacturing personnel.

Vanguard EMS is the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) supplier of choice for leading-edge companies in the medical, aerospace, defense, industrial and communication segments in the Western U.S.

We are in a service business. Even with Vanguard's state of the art technology, vast manufacturing capability, and leading-edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best to serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live.

Vanguard EMS values employees creating an amazing culture, be part of the team that makes a difference! Employees enjoy a highly competitive benefits package including:

• Up to 120 hours earned paid time off in the first year of employment
• Increased paid time off with years of service milestones
• Paid holidays
• Profit sharing and more
  

To test and debug products in accordance with directions from Vanguard and its customers.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate HP and other automated test equipment.
• Debug ATE board failures.
• Coordinate Test and Debug schedules.
• Assist New Product Introductions (NPI’s).
• Implement ECO’s.
• Analyze and track data (engineering/customer interface).
• Test functionality of products.
• Troubleshoot and repair those products that fail testing.
• Collect quality and technical data.
• Communicate quality problems to appropriate production team(s).
• Communicate with customers concerning technical or quality issues.
• Participate in theory training of new products and problem solving.
• Rework circuit boards when needed.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• 1 year of Electronic Test experience at this level
• Knowledge of multiple test equipment platforms
• Efficiently read schematics from multiple sources

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Ability to demonstrate core competencies through the successful completion of the Vanguard Test Technician Exam
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Able to prioritize work in a quickly changing environment
• Excellent communication skills with both internal and external customers.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Required

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent

• Two years formal electronic education or equivalent

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses production equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.

MANUFACTURING WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Benefits

• Medical/Vision/Dental
• 401(k)
• Short & long term disability
• 3 weeks of PTO per year
• Paid holidays
• Profit sharing