Test Operator - 1st Shift

About the role

Kyocera AvX is hiring a Test Operator for the 1st shift in Erie. The operator assembles and tests manufactured electronic products from the New Product Introduction phase through End of Life, ensuring they work as intended and are free of defects. The role covers executing test procedures, capturing test data, troubleshooting defects and leading the Root Cause and Corrective Action process.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate daily tasks with a small team and escalate risks and issues that could affect the production plan.
• Perform regular inspections of tools, test setups and other production equipment against company quality standards.
• Set up and maintain test setups throughout the product production lifecycle.
• Run product Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) during production runs and troubleshoot basic faults caused by manufacturing defects or the testing environment.
• Document test results and product data according to the manufacturing router and End Item Data Packets (EIDP).
• Use production/assembly instructions, parts lists, drawings and verbal instructions to assemble products or components, including soldering and de-soldering parts when needed.
• Work at different workstations depending on production needs.

Required profile

• Preferred: two-year degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent, or 5-10+ years of experience.
• Strong math and computer skills.
• IPC J-STD-001 certification for soldering electrical and electronic assemblies, including the Space Addendum module.
• Ability to read routers, test procedures and schematics, and to communicate work packages, risks, issues and work instructions.
• Advanced troubleshooting ability to identify manufacturing, design and testing defects.
• U.S. citizenship required due to ITAR compliance.