Job Description

Job Title: Acoustic Test Technician Job Location: SLC, UT (2645 South 300 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84115) Shift: 1st & 2nd (Primarily 1st shift, but we will need flexibility to work either shift as business requires)
Overview: Performs in water acoustic and electronic testing and diagnosis of malfunctions on sonar transducers and hydrophones, circuit boards, major systems, sub-systems and control boxes. Application of advanced electronic theory and use of schematics, detailed specifications and complex test procedures, with appropriate test equipment. Performs final test and/or diagnosis of malfunction of any electronic system. Highly developed support individual contributor. Works autonomously. May act as a mentor to lower level peers and provide guidance on tasks. Makes recommendations for solutions. Works on assignments requiring judgment and initiative.
Essential Functions:

• Understand and perform in-water acoustic testing and calibration of transducers in accordance with governing procedures
• Sets up tests, calibrates, aligns, and troubleshoots , circuit boards, units, boxes, and major systems/test equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, sketches, drawings, and specifications.
• Uses complex test procedures, schematics, detailed specifications, drawings, and test equipment to isolate and document test faults.
• Complete all paperwork accompanying hardware being tested including, but not limited to, travelers, material repair authorizations, factory acceptance test reports, material rejection reports, security markings, security audit trails, and test logs.
• Assist in creation of fixtures for mounting transducers during test.
• Assist in development of new test methods to increase accuracy, repeatability, and throughput.
• Troubleshoot to identify and resolve test problems and provide accurate and repeatable data.
• Operates thermal chamber system.
• Operates shake console in conjunction with large shake table.
• Operates temperature, pressure, and tensioning, while performing tests.
• Responsible for performing functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
• Uses sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.
• Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process. Works with engineers in conducting experiments.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required. May need to work variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary.
• Minimal travel may be required.
• Follow security standards set forth by security officer.
• Use of company-supplied safety equipment.
• Work in close quarters suspended over a large pond filled with water.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Requires highly developed job knowledge/skills.
• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree in electronics technology with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience, or equivalent related work experience will be considered.
• A minimum of 3 years of hands on acoustic and/or electronics testing related professional work experience required.
• Requires intermediate proficiency with MS Excel.
• Prior experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, signal generators, power supplies, DMM, impedance analyzers.

• Broad knowledge of electronics, test equipment, and troubleshooting skills.
• Acoustic test experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW.
• Completion of transducer testing theory training courses.
• Veteran with naval Sonar work experience is preferred.
• Manual dexterity and good balance to work in close quarters suspended over a large pond filled with water.
• Ability to swim

• Bending, stooping, and lifting daily.
• Regular lifting of up to 35 lbs. from the floor to a bench.
• Potential electrical and mechanical hazards.
• Exposure to dust, dirt, greases, and soaps possible.
• Intermittent work outdoors.
• Year-long exposure to weather, temperature extremes, water, and ice.