HI Rel Calibration Tech

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:  

Ensure measurement equipment is calibrated in accordance with specified requirements. Conduct and document high-reliability product evaluations in accordance with military and/or customer specifications.

WORKING PROCEDURES:

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL MAJOR JOB DUTIES BUT THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF OTHER DUTIES BY THE INCUMBENT, NOR THE QUESTION BEING RAISED ON THE PROPER RATE OF PAY FOR THE ASSIGNMENT.

1. Performs all tasks in accordance with Powerex safety and quality procedures.
2. Manages calibration program schedule and performs measurement equipment calibration in accordance with established calibration procedures.  Records calibration data in the calibration system.  This calibration includes using industry standard calibration tools and methods on equipment that measures electrical, thermal, and mechanical performance.
3. Works with engineering and management to resolve equipment calibration problems and implement solutions.
4. Works with engineering and technicians of higher classified positions to create or revise revision-controlled documents pertaining to calibration or manufacturing processes.
5. Works with engineering and technicians of higher classified positions to prepare for and support audits of calibration process.
6. Works with purchasing and management to ensure all outsourced calibration is accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
7. Manages and executes timely completion of Hi Rel testing, including AC blocking life, thermal cycling, salt fog testing, highly accelerated stress testing (HAST), intermittent operating life (IOL), mechanical shock, vibration, helium leak, etc.
8. Identifies opportunities and supports implementation of calibration and Hi Rel testing process improvements.
9. Perform work of a similar or less complex nature as directed (e.g., calibration of temperature controllers, meters, power supplies, ESD equipment, electrical test equipment, etc.).
10. Know and be able to perform the functions of lower-level job classes within the Quality ladder

DELIVERABLES:

1. High reliability test data and reports.
2. Draft process control documents (e.g., work station instructions, router revisions, etc.)
3. Calibration status reports (e.g., particle counts, missing equipment, out-of-calibration response, etc.)

SKILLS:

1. Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
2. Ability to interpret customer specifications, applicable industry and military standards, and vendor equipment instructions.
3. GAGEpack calibration system management software application.

SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:

Contact with supervisors, engineers, technicians, and manufacturing associates to receive product to be tested or calibrated.  Assist with contacting outside vendors for externally calibrated equipment, for the purpose of defining scope and requirements, and gathering information required to help create a purchase requisition.  Occasional contact with external auditors.  Coordinates closely with manufacturing engineers and managers, and Quality Manager.

DIRECTION OF OTHERS:

Supplies technical information, direction and training and assistance to lower classified positions.

DIRECTION RECEIVED:

Reports to both the Manufacturing Manager (for Hi Rel lab duties) and the Quality Manager (for calibration duties). Performs duties under the general guidance of Quality Manager and Powerex manufacturing engineering personnel. Receives instructions and assistance as required.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

• Associates Degree in electrical, electromechanical, or applicable field of study

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

• Minimum of 18 months practical experience in reliability environment testing and/or calibration and metrology lab environment experience.