Validation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Validation Technician

Torrance, CA

30.00-$35.00

Contract

Summary

The Validation Technician will set up and run development and validation tests (thermal, vibration, humidity, corrosion, electrical performance) on High Voltage Power Electronics

Responsibilities

Set up and run development and validation tests.

Document test results and provide test reports.

Support technical root cause and resolution of issues found during test

Select and install instrumentation needed to collect response data from the test item during testing (accelerometers, strain gauges, pressure gauges, thermocouples, voltage sense leads, etc.)

Utilize standard test equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters and flowmeters with no direction.

Fabricate special test equipment supporting development and validation testing.

Support design and fabrication of simple mechanical fixtures, jigs, and harnesses.

Ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.

Performs other duties as directed.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED. Technical degree in electronics or mechanics preferred.

3+ years of experience with environmental validation testing

2+ years of experience fabricating special electronic test equipment and test harnesses.

Experience working with high voltage and an understanding of high voltage safety practices.

Experience using common machine shop equipment preferred.

Soldering skill preferred.

Understand how to read electrical schematics and use manufacturers' product data sheets.

High level of interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.

Willing to work flexible hours and passionate about getting jobs done.

Ability to support testing at outside testing facilities.

Hands-on approach : Proactively identifies and fills in gaps where needed