Novanta

Robotics & Automation

TestTechnician

$35–35k Apex, North Carolina, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Test Technician at Novanta. Skills: Quality testing, Product testing, System testing, Troubleshooting, Calibration. Perform quality tests on products and systems. Ensure that all products meet the required standards”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensuring that all products meet the required standards

Industry & Context.

Robotics & Automation
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot any issues, using technical knowledge

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to lift 50 pound weights

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Electro-mechanical assembly skills, Electro-mechanical troubleshooting experience, Hands-on experience with calibrated equipment, Ability to lift 50 pound weights, Ability to read and interpret various forms of documentation including assembly drawings and work instructions, Computer Windows navigation, Word to view files, enter data in Excel, PowerPoint to view files, Outlook for email communication and calendar, Teams for communications, ERP system navigation, view PDF files, and ability to operate custom test software, Apply Lean principles for daily continuous improvements, High school diploma required, Read and communicate in English

Nice to Have

Some postsecondary education

What You'll Do.

Perform quality tests on products and systems

Ensure that all products meet the required standards

Conducting tests and inspections on components

products and systems as part of manufacturing process

Maintaining accurate records of test results and product performance

Troubleshooting and resolving issues with products and systems

Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies

Light assembly of tooling setup

Testing and calibration of force/torque sensor systems

Lifting and hanging calibration weights per scripted calibration program

Recording results for each sensor system

Attempts to troubleshoot any issues

using technical knowledge

Maintains production machines and equipment

Ensures the work floor is clean

Strict compliance with the quality

occupational safety and environmental regulations

Implementation of the instructions of the quality / environmental management representative and the occupational safety specialist

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with other teams to troubleshoot issues and provide technical support; Participates in conversations with engineering personnel to resolve calibration issues; Interacts with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering

Communication Scope

Read and communicate in English

Full Job Description

**Build a career powered by innovations that matter!** At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing. Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta. This position is part of Novanta’s Robotics & Automation business unit. ATI is the world’s leading developer of robotic end of arm technologies. ATI end-effectors enhance productivity and flexibility of robotic and automated solutions across a wide spectrum of industries through capabilities such as automatic tool changing, force-torque sensing, material removal, and more. Since 1989, their commitment to engineering excellence, superior quality, and customer-focused support drives them to innovate and continuously improve the most reliable automated solutions available. **Summary** As a Manufacturing Assembly Test Technician, you will perform quality tests on products and systems. You will be responsible for ensuring that all products meet the required standards. Your attention to detail will be crucial in identifying any issues or defects. You will collaborate with other teams to troubleshoot issues and provide technical support. **Primary Responsibilities** * Conducting tests and inspections on components, products and systems as part of manufacturing process. * Maintaining accurate records of test results and product performance. * Troubleshooting and resolving issues with products and systems. * Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company p

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