Technician

Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical and/or optical areas. Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses and maintains equipment, components, devices or systems. Works from schematics, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions. Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format. Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications and replacements as directed; prepares prescribed compounds and solutions. Excludes technicians working in production or quality assurance.

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Sr. Technician

Little or no knowledge of the job. Moderate understanding of general job aspects and some understanding of the detailed aspects of the job.

Full knowledge of the job. Substantial acquaintance with and understanding of general aspects of the job with a broad understanding of the detailed aspects of the job.

Considerable knowledge of the job. Complete acquaintance with and understanding of the general and detailed aspects of the job, and their practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered.

Extensive knowledge in specialized functions. A wide and comprehensive acquaintance with, and understanding of, both general and specific aspects of the job and their practical application to complex problems and situations ordinarily encountered.

Close supervision involving detailed instructions and constant checking on work performance.

General supervision and instructions given for routine work and detailed instructions given for new activities or special assignments.

Limited supervision. No instructions needed on routine work, and general instructions given on new lines of work or special assignments.

Minimal supervision. Work may be done without established procedures.

Errors can be easily and quickly detected within the immediate work unit and would result only in minor disruption or expense to correct.

Errors may be detected and corrected but may cause moderate loss of time or customer/user dissatisfaction.

Errors may be difficult to detect and would normally result in loss of customer business, material or equipment to resolve.

Errors are very difficult to detect and would normally require significant expenditures to resolve.

Contacts are primarily within immediate work unit. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information requiring little explanation or interpretation.

Contacts are typically with individuals within own department and occasionally with contacts outside own organization. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data requiring some explanation or interpretation.

Contacts are frequent with individuals representing other departments, and/or representing outside organizations. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data on matters of moderate importance, which may be of sensitive nature, to the function of the department.

Contacts are frequent with individuals representing outside organizations, and/or individuals of significant importance within the company. Contacts involve planning and preparation of the communications; requires skill, tact, persuasion and/or negotiation to accomplish the objectives of the communication.

Entry Level. 0+ years of directly related experience with Associates Degree in Engineering or a related field. Basic MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills.

2+ years of directly related experience with Associates Degree in Engineering or a related field. Intermediate MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills.

4+ years of directly related experience with Associates Degree in Engineering or a related field. Advanced MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel Skills.

6+ years of directly related experience with Associates Degree in Engineering or a related field. Advanced MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills.

Minimum education and years of experience requirements not to be used exclusive of other leveling factors. Substitution of additional relevant education and experience for stated qualifications may be considered.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Work Environment/Physical Demands: General office environment and use of computer equipment.