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FLIR Systems Test Technician in Elkridge, Maryland
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At FLIR, we have a simple but ambitious mission: to develop market-leading thermal and sensing technologies which enhance everyday life. From saving energy, to saving lives FLIR is making a real difference in our world.Our products are used in a wide array of situations to rescue people in danger, detect criminals, conserve energy, navigate safely, provide security around the globe, and protect our environment.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Test Technician is involved in production work, QC testing, and/or R&D work with Engineering. This work entails electro-mechanical assembly of small to large robots, testing of incoming components as well as functionality testing for finished assemblies or sub systems, and hands on work with engineering to help develop prototype concepts and designs.
Job Duties:
Assembles, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical, mechanical, and robotic systems/assemblies; provides feedback and implements approved solutions.
Completes full system test of integrated systems as well as individual components.
Helps develop and write testing procedures for systems.
Assembles mechanical parts and wire electronic components according to manufacturing documentation (assembly instructions/process documents) into sub-units or complete units.
Assembles, repairs and fabricates parts by operating mechanical equipment or tools, while adhering to proper handling and safety requirements.
Performs work in accordance with quality and engineering standards and completes. production/quality related documentation.
Maintains thorough system documentation and records.
Complete any other work-related tasks as directed by supervisor.
Job Requirements:
Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.
5 + years of experience in electro-mechanical assembly (crimping, soldering, and various hand tools) and repair in a manufacturing/quality/R&D environment.
Control systems and CPU configuration experience.
Experience with various communication types (serial, digital, fiber, CAN bus).
Understanding of mechanical assembly concepts (gear and motor drive assembly) and signal analysis (power, video and RF).
Experience using testing equipment (multi-meters, power supplies, load banks, signal generators, oscilloscope etc.).
Experience working with various hand tools including wrenches, screwdrivers, torque tools, small power tools, etc.
Associates degree or higher in an electronic or networking field (preferred).
Able and willing to work overtime as needed.
Able and willing to travel domestically up to 10%.
FLIR and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
FLIR is an equal opportunity employer.
FLIR Systems, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes technologies that enhance perception and awareness. We bring innovative sensing solutions into daily life through our thermal imaging systems, visible-light imaging systems, locator systems, measurement and diagnostic systems, and advanced threat detection systems.
FLIR Systems offers a fast-paced, dynamic environment that provides for a challenging career and the ability to achieve professional growth. It is the talent of our employees that sets us apart as the technology and market leader in the infrared community.