Test Technician II

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location/Division Specific Information: Our Hillsboro site produces world-class electron microscopes used by scientists and engineers to drive innovation around the globe. This role works to produce-high quality components used in the world’s finest tools used by researches like Nobel prize winners and the teams who imaged the COVID-19 virus.
Apply now to join a growing company with the opportunity to excel in your career as well as earn incentive bonuses and career development training. Thermo Fisher offers a $2,000 sign on bonus, competitive benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, generous tuition assistance, Paid Time Off, 401K, plus employee Stock Ownership Program for all full-time employees! Relocation assistance may be considered for the ideal candidate.
Discover Impactful Work: With such an important global mission statement our Test Technicians reinforce our Quality Culture through product testing to ensure that Customers across the world receive the highest quality best performing products possible!
How will you make an impact? Performing assembly, integration, and final testing of components. The Technician collaborates with colleagues to develop and refine methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process then partners with engineers to conduct experiments. This position also participates in continuous process improvement activities and maintains the highest standards for workplace safety and quality.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• A 2-year technical degree preferred with 2+ years of manufacturing experience or a combination of education and experience that demonstrate the required skills. Military Technical Training in lieu of technical degree may also be considered

EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 year of manufacturing/electronics testing preferred
• Previous experience using test equipment preferred (Digital Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Chart Recorders)
• Experience in lean manufacturing, 6S and continuous improvement a plus
• Experience with Windows-based and MS Office programs a plus (Word, Excel, Outlook and Access)
• Military Veterans encouraged to apply.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Ability to read detailed drawings and perform basic problem solving on electronic and mechanical assemblies at the component and system level
• Comfortable to work in a cleanroom environment using appropriate PPE
• Able to follow detailed work instructions then successfully complete daily work
• Ability to analyze and solve problems independently as well as collaboratively
• Self-motivated, with strong organizational skills
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, successful in teams with differing cultural, language and educational backgrounds
  Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 90,000 colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve sophisticated scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

• Perform testing using prescribed methods/work instructions
• Collect test data for our database then analyze data to make process decisions
• Assist in selection and/or set-up of specialized equipment
• Performs wide variety of analysis to identify and address problems
• Perform machine set-up, calibration and preventative maintenance
• Rebuild manufacturing equipment when needed to ensure operability