Senior Technician

The Senior Technician performs a variety of complex testing and analysis and analyzes the most complex technical problems and occasionally delivers solutions where precedent may not exist. They set up and execute tests and monitor, document and report the test results. Performs a variety of complex tests to confirm if the product (part or set of components) performs their proposed functions in a satisfactory manner. Depending on Laboratory, assembles and runs test circuits, or reviews parts and performs applicable tests: calibration testing, or catalyst, or durability, or vibrations, or thermal, or noise level, or emissions, or pressure testing, or other as required.Often uses statistical methods to identify recurring problems and give detailed reports on defects.Installs and sets up test articles, fixtures, test equipment, instrumentation and controls.May perform calibration and assemble test equipment prior to analysis.Performs testing and records results, communicates results to an Engineer, or to a Supervisor, as required.Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience, guides junior team members.May act as a lead, coordinating and facilitating the work of others but is not a supervisor.Proposes improvements to processes.Follows all company Health, Safety and Environmental policies and protocols.Follows Quality protocols and reports discrepancies to the Supervisor.May perform maintenance of equipment as assigned.Maintains a clean working environment.Increases technical knowledge, completes assignments and maintains passing scores for curriculum outlined in the Laboratory Test Technician Training Plan for Level 5.Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.Performs other duties as assigned.