Test Technician III

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This position is part of Novanta's ATI Industrial 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

This job is responsible for calibration of F/T sensors.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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.
• Participates in conversations with engineering personnel to resolve calibration issues.
• May recommend changes in processes or equipment for engineering review.
• Interacts with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering.
• Maintains production machines and equipment, cleans equipment, and ensures the work floor is clean, safe, and well maintained.
• Mastery of calibration.
• Able to answer questions.
• Participates in improvements.
• Ability to troubleshoot calibration failures.
• Hydraulic Table operation.
• Building robot tooling.
• Take lead on hydraulic table.
• Backs up lead when lead is absent.
• Excellent communication skills. Knowing who to contact.
• Focus on on-time shipments.
• Leads improvement ideas / events.
• Training level 1 & 2 technicians.

General Tasks

• 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.

Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies

• 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 skills; 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.
• Some postsecondary education, preferred.
• Read and communicate in English.
  

Travel Requirements

• Travel is not required.
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pound weights.
• Must demonstrate proof of up to date Covid-19 vaccination status per current CDC guidelines prior to employment start.

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

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