Assembly-Test Technician at Flir Systems in West Lafayette, Indiana

Job Description:

Be visionary

At FLIR, we have a simple but ambitious mission: to develop market-leading thermal and sensing technologies which enhance everyday life. From saving energy, to saving lives FLIR is making a real difference in our world.

Our products are used in a wide array of situations to rescue people in danger, detect criminals, conserve energy, navigate safely, provide security around the globe, and protect our environment.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Job Summary: 

The Assembly-Test Technician will assemble and test chemical and biological detection instruments per established procedures (routers, build procedures, control plans, etc.).

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assemble and Test sophisticated electro-mechanical systems


• Perform acceptance testing as required on purchased materials, such as printed circuit boards and machined metal


• Build mechanical subassemblies and final product assemblies – including vacuum lines and fittings


• Perform acceptance testing on subassemblies and final product assemblies – performance testing and quality assurance testing


• Update the issue reporting system as necessary


• Generate detailed documentation of assembly and test procedures


• Assist other Departments as needed
  
  
  • Engineering with the building and testing of prototypes
  
  
  • Service with specific service orders     
  
  
  
  

• Background must include:
  
  
  • BSEET degree; or
  
  
  • ASEET degree and 2 years of directly relevant work experience; or
  
  
  • High School Diploma and 5 years of directly relevant work experience
  
  
  
  


• Proven experience required in the assembly and/or repair of:
  
  
  • Surface mount components
  
  
  • Printed circuit boards from engineering drawings
  
  
  • Cable assemblies and harnesses from engineering drawings
  
  
  • Vacuum lines and tubing
  
  
  • Complex electro-mechanical instruments
  
  
  
  


• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and mechanical assembly drawings


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)


• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with team members, engineers and scientists


• Prior experience with Mass Spectrometers (FLIR or competitor) would be beneficial


• Military experience on electro-mechanical systems would be a plus  


• Occasional travel for training or service may be required (approximately one week per year)


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from ground to table top


• Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

FLIR and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

FLIR is an equal opportunity employer.