Mechanical Test Technician

At Winchester Interconnect, we dream big, have fun, and get stuff done!

Our mission is to inspire the most innovative team, designing and delivering interconnect solutions that empower customers to shape the future. How do we do that? We focus on our people. We're committed to engaging talent of all experiences, skill sets, backgrounds, and walks of life. Come be a part of a great story!

As our Assembly Tester, your primary role will involve conducting thorough electrical tests on assemblies, utilizing both manual and automatic testing equipment. You will be responsible for identifying and rectifying faulty wiring terminations. Additionally, effective communication with the production team regarding work-in-progress (WIP) defects for rework and repair will be crucial. You will also play a key role in safely troubleshooting any electrical problems that may arise during testing.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum 2-year Associates degree in Computer Science or equivalent preferred
• Understanding of basic electronics theory
• Dynamic analytical and problem solving abilities to troubleshoot failure modes
• Ability to build trust and interact with production employees in a professional manner
• Maintain a safe working environment & ensuring that all tasks are conducted with a safety first attitude
• Examine, inspect & electrically test cable & wire harnesses for completeness of assembly, quality, and conformance to drawings and other relevant standards during in-process, before and after molding where applicable
• You must have the ability to work alone and in a "Team" environment.
• Inspect wiring of assemblies for accuracy of stripping, soldering, and crimping, and for defects
• Look for frayed wires, loose crimp and loose backshell connections
• Test continuity, short, insulation leakage manually with multimeter, Megger (Megohmmeter) or automatically with a high voltage multi-pin tester
• Work with the Quality department on reporting non-conforming products that cannot be reworked or repaired by production team members due to defective components
• Verify wire and cable length using measuring tools
• Check Mechanical 3F (Form, Fit and Function) during electrical tests using mating test connectors/jigs or against the drawing
• Report to supervisor and production team leader on all issues that may cause products to ship late or past the due date
• Assist with training of co-workers
• Keep work area clean and orderly
• Perform other non-essential, non-frequent duties as required within job classification and qualifications
• Continually ensure quality, efficiency, on time delivery

Our values of Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment (ACE) guide our every action, enabling us to serve our customers and ourselves passionately.

What will you be Accountable for?

• Test products per assigned process to ensure functionality, reliability, and durability.
• Coordinate with the production departments when products don't meet specifications.
• Identify testing processes that need improvement and recommend changes
• Create test programs for all newly designed products and support test programs for legacy products.
• Ability to interpret failed test reports and troubleshoot cable assemblies for root cause analysis.
• Conduct preventive & corrective maintenance of test equipment to ensure minimal downtime.
• Works with Assembly Lead, QA, and Process Engineering to ensure product quality, by identifying and resolving testing issues, as well as identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
• Performs appropriate in process inspections and tests such as workmanship, dimensional, and interface gauging in accordance with product and process specifications
• Sets up and operates appropriate equipment, test fixtures, etc. to ensure cable assemblies are tested in accordance with engineering specifications.
• Ensures all test records and inspection reports are saved in accordance with defined procedures.
• Maintains safe, clean working environment in compliance with Winchester policies and procedures

How will you Collaborate?

Supports QA functions in performing root cause analysis. Works with Production, Quality, and Engineering Departments to identify test fixtures, harnesses, equipment, and programs that are in need of repair, maintenance and/or calibration. Assists with training and orientation of employees

What are you Empowered to do?

• Provide an honest feedback with respect to the role and the relevant processes
• Establish communication channels with management, co-workers, customers, and vendors to ensure effective communication
• Evaluate ways to reduce costs and streamline processes

Communication Systems We Use:

• Google Workspace
• BambooHR
• Paycom & ADP
• AwardCo

For a sneak peek into some of our benefits and to learn more about our career opportunities, click here .

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, Winchester Interconnect complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Winchester Interconnect expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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