{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"25d08ea1425a8f389c8aa4f7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/25d08ea1425a8f389c8aa4f7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/25d08ea1425a8f389c8aa4f7","title":"Functional Test Tech","description":"Description\n\nSummary: Performs complex assembly operations and leads production teams.\n\nDuties and Responsibilities\nUnder minimal supervision, performs substantially varied and complex tasks\nApplies advanced skills to perform functions of the position within assigned area\nAdapts new procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet the more complex requirements of the position\nRelies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals\nServes as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues, and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels\nMust be able to distinguish colors\nMust be able to use simple electrical test equipment and follow written test procedures\nKnowledge of production procedures\nAbility to read and interpret drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports\nSimple computer literacy\nAbility to work well under pressure and to meet multiple deadlines while maintaining a cooperative working relationship with employees and supervisor\nAbility to motivate self and encourage coworkers to reach their goals\nMay help assist in other areas of production\nMay assume lead’s duties in their absence\nScope\nHas advanced and specialized expertise, typically developed through a combination of job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience\nCompletes assignments and facilitates the work activities of others; may coordinate work beyond own area\nProposes improvements to processes\nWorks autonomously within established procedures and practices\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nEducation and Experience\nHigh School w/6+ years’ experience or AA/AS/Technical School w/3-6 years’ experience\nCertified with J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Class Standards\nPhysical demands and abilities\nAble to lift up to 35 pounds\nRegularly performs repetitive tasks\nAble to stand for entire shift\nRegularly possesses manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately\nSpecific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nAll Employees Shall\nComply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements\nReport to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards\nAttend scheduled EH&S training program\nActively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans\nRecommend improved EH&S practices\nMust be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English.\nThe incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelen’s “Employee Handbook.”\nThis Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company’s discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.\nWhelen Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.\n\nAbout Whelen Engineering\nThe Whelen Engineering Company is an American corporation that designs and manufactures audio and visual warning equipment for automotive, aviation, and mass notification industries worldwide.","company":"Whelenengineering","rawCompany":"whelenengineering","city":"Chester","state":"CT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:34:50.053Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-3023.00","title":"Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-3024.00","title":"Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electro-mechanical-and-mechatronics-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"51-2022.00","title":"Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers","slug":"electrical-and-electronic-equipment-assemblers"}],"industries":[{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"611110","title":"Elementary and Secondary Schools","slug":"elementary-and-secondary-schools"},{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Functional Test Tech","description":"Description\n\nSummary: Performs complex assembly operations and leads production teams.\n\nDuties and Responsibilities\nUnder minimal supervision, performs substantially varied and complex tasks\nApplies advanced skills to perform functions of the position within assigned area\nAdapts new procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet the more complex requirements of the position\nRelies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals\nServes as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues, and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels\nMust be able to distinguish colors\nMust be able to use simple electrical test equipment and follow written test procedures\nKnowledge of production procedures\nAbility to read and interpret drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports\nSimple computer literacy\nAbility to work well under pressure and to meet multiple deadlines while maintaining a cooperative working relationship with employees and supervisor\nAbility to motivate self and encourage coworkers to reach their goals\nMay help assist in other areas of production\nMay assume lead’s duties in their absence\nScope\nHas advanced and specialized expertise, typically developed through a combination of job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience\nCompletes assignments and facilitates the work activities of others; may coordinate work beyond own area\nProposes improvements to processes\nWorks autonomously within established procedures and practices\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nEducation and Experience\nHigh School w/6+ years’ experience or AA/AS/Technical School w/3-6 years’ experience\nCertified with J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Class Standards\nPhysical demands and abilities\nAble to lift up to 35 pounds\nRegularly performs repetitive tasks\nAble to stand for entire shift\nRegularly possesses manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately\nSpecific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nAll Employees Shall\nComply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements\nReport to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards\nAttend scheduled EH&S training program\nActively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans\nRecommend improved EH&S practices\nMust be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English.\nThe incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelen’s “Employee Handbook.”\nThis Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company’s discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.\nWhelen Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.\n\nAbout Whelen Engineering\nThe Whelen Engineering Company is an American corporation that designs and manufactures audio and visual warning equipment for automotive, aviation, and mass notification industries worldwide.","datePosted":"2026-04-12T20:34:50.053Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T20:34:50.053Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Whelenengineering","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Chester","addressRegion":"CT","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"25d08ea1425a8f389c8aa4f7"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/25d08ea1425a8f389c8aa4f7"}}