Novanta
Robotics & Automation
TestTechnician
“Test Technician at Novanta. Skills: Quality testing, Product and 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.
Troubleshoot any issues, using technical knowledge
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
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