Senior Engineering Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Senior Engineering Technician                                                                                   FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Code: 12107                                                                                                                        Date Created: 03/12/2020

Reports To: Engineering Supervisor                                                                                          Date Revised: 

Department Name: 40 - Test Engineering, 41 - Environmental Engineering                             Date Reviewed: 08/26/2020

Location: Wichita                                                                  

POSITION SUMMARY

Apply the principles and theories of electronics to set up, analyze and solve technical testing problems with semiconductor components and related automated or bench test equipment.  Perform debug of complex device and tester interactions, conduct performance tests, compile engineering data, and report results.  Resolve real-time electronic component production test problems. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE

• Troubleshoot electronic test equipment and hardware to clear production device testing failed set-ups (FS).
• Perform testing of electronic component production failures (FV) to determine passing or failure conditions and verify failure mechanisms.  Troubleshoot the failing devices’ failure modes for engineering evaluation.
• Complete detailed engineering data-log analysis via collection, formatting, organizing, and evaluating electronic device test results.
• Devise and run tests to ensure product quality.
• Coordinate with engineering, customer service, and production operations to complete test and qualification processing to meet customer requirements.
• Follow Quality Documentation Manual procedures to operate ATE and component handling equipment.
• Verify device counts, inspect device lead integrity, and read/interpret project-specific instructions.
• Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE 

Education: Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred; however, a combination of education and experience wherein the skills and abilities to perform the responsibilities and functions have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable. 

Experience: 6-9 years of experience in the semiconductor industry preferred.  

• Ability to perform electronic component ATE (Automatic Test Equipment) set-ups, device testing, and troubleshooting of failing test conditions. 
• Ability to perform a variety of technical tasks including test reliability evaluation, analysis of test/device variance, implementing test correlation techniques, utilize sampling theory and/or factor analysis.
• Anticipate and resolve complex, non-routine problems.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical manuals, operating procedures, and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to use time management skills to handle multiple priorities in a timely manner.
• Utilize effective communication skills with a variety of internal teams to achieve required results.
• Effectively and efficiently utilize Microsoft Office and other computer products and programs. 

Knowledge/Skills/Overall Competences: 

• Job Knowledge: 
  1. Possesses and applies a comprehensive technical knowledge to the completion of complex assignments.
  2. Comprehensive knowledge of equipment, testing, and products.
  3. Level at which career may plateau as Technician. Engineering position is the next step.
• Technical Skill
  1. Having wide ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
  2. Applies extensive expertise as a specialist to accomplish goals.
• Activity/Planning: Task Definition, Methods, Action Planning
  1. Understands company technical goals and direction and influences how it applies to individual work.
  2. Ability to fully identify and define the tasks to be completed.
  3. Work tasks are completed in less time with completeness and accuracy.
  4. Able to estimate general task time and resources; sets appropriate timeframe for completion of tasks.
  5. Ability to anticipate problems and influence necessary change in order to meet requirements.
• Job Complexity
  1. Works on complex tasks where analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of variable factors.
  2. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
  3. Complexity of work requires ingenuity and creativity to solve problems and accomplish goals.
  4. Networks with key stake holders outside own area of expertise.
• Problem Resolution
  1. Identifies and resolves problems and issues outside of the assigned area.
  2. Develops solutions to difficult problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
  3. Opinion is sought by others to aid in problem solving.
• Communication: Verbal/Written
  1. Consistently communicates effectively across organizational boundaries.
  2. Expresses opinions and influences decisions and solutions.
  3. Interacts as required to share knowledge and solutions and to serve on task teams or committees.
• Teamwork
  1. Leads others in gaining a common understanding through discussion.
  2. Clarifies team goals, expectations, ground rules and responsibilities.
  3. Helps the team use and develop collective strengths
  4. Always remains approachable, open-minded and willing to discuss problem solutions.
  5. Helps others implement process improvement.
• Leadership, Affecting Change, Coaching
  1. Establishes task direction within assigned areas.
  2. Influences decisions that affect expenses, operations and customer relations that in turn directly influence activities and objectives of a work group or function.
  3. Sound decisions or recommendations result in successfully achieving critical functional department objectives.
  4. Leads others with challenging multi-task assignments/resolution with significant decision-making influence.
  5. Coach/train others in one or more related areas.
• Supervision Required
  1. Duties are performed under minimal supervision with assignments given in terms of results expected.
  2. Usually works under very minimal direction, conferencing with leader on complex issues.
  3. Determines methods/procedures on difficult assignments and may coordinate tasks of other personnel.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Total Number of Employees Directly Supervising: 0

Number of Subordinate Supervisors Reporting to Position: 0

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, skills required of employees so classified.  

In addition, this is not an employment contract and should not be construed or interpreted as creating an implied or expressed guarantee of continued employment.  The employment relationship at Integra Technologies Inc is by mutual consent (Employment at Will).  

I have read the job description, as well as the physical requirements below, and understand the expectations.  By signing below, I acknowledge that I am able to perform the essential functions and meet the minimum requirements.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

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