Entry Level Math Degree Jobs in Spokane, WA (NOW HIRING)

KeyTronic is a team-based, supportive environment where everyone is able to feel encouraged and supported. We provide opportunities for growth through certifications, on-the-job training, and career advancement. Our team and employees are proud of our product diversity and team environment. We are an international company where you will do something different every day in our fast-paced work environment, but we are always finding ways to create something new and be innovative.

We encourage you to apply for this position if you enjoy being challenged, working in a dynamic work setting, and being a part of a team that creates products that drive our world, while providing an innovative workplace with deep camaraderie, compelling product diversity, and resources to build your career.

KeyTronic provides competitive salaries and benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, and 401K. We also have a company provided wellness program because we care about the wellbeing of our employees inside and outside of the workplace. We organize volunteer opportunities, company activities, and all-employee meetings to show we value our employees and the community around us!

JOB SUMMARY: Assists in conducting electrical test engineering support involving automation, assembly, maintenance, and data collection.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Assists in the development of test system hardware, test firmware, and test software. Provides all related documentation for systems and for production testing or works with technical writer assigned to the project to ensure accuracy.
• Coordinates projects and implementation plans for new product introduction.
• Works with technicians that are providing support to the production lines and with technicians assigned to the development project.
• Assists with documenting training parameters and routines for corporate support personnel.
• Provides technical assistance and recommendations to Test, Manufacturing, Product, and Quality Engineers on production feedback and support issues.
• Audits production test performance and failure tracking.
• Understands and develops product testing capacity models.
• Provides input and recommendations for Design for Testability to Test Engineers.
• Assists with Design-for-Test (DFT) reviews.
• Start-up and de-bug of new and modified test fixtures.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Attends meetings as needed to support organization activity.
• Interfaces with customers as required with the ability to discuss issues of highly technical nature with customers and outside test suppliers.
• Performs other duties, as assigned, to achieve corporate and departmental objectives that are outside of normal job duties. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Entry level position with limited experience required.
• Ability to operate and have knowledge in using MFG PRO software or similar manufacturing software.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to interpret test output to aid in trouble shooting of defects.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, statistics, and permutations. Also, must be able to apply mathematical operations to tasks such as frequency distributions, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and demonstrate the ability to determine critical parameters and develop process controls.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Must be able to read and understand PCA assembly drawings and technical notes.
• Demonstrated ability with technical writing. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to management and technical staff audiences. Ability to stand in front of small to large technical audiences and provide training.

• Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound written and oral communication skills; must be able to write and understand routine reports, follow oral and written instructions, and speak effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and work with diverse groups of people.
• Must have knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment and be familiar with commonly used CAD, email, Internet, word processing, databases and spreadsheets.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and materials. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in a testing environment is desired.
• Familiarity with IPC 610 guidelines.
• Experience in Contract Manufacturing and EMS industry desired with an emphasis in supporting an offshore manufacturing facility.
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish, Vietnamese, and/or Chinese.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, talk, hear, and see. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or reach with hands and arms. The environment is fast-paced; time pressured, and requires accuracy. The employee will regularly multi-task between projects, be required to move throughout the office building, and effectively communicate. The normal environment is quiet and typical of an open cubical setting with some areas that may be louder at times.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The environment is fast-paced; time pressured, and requires accuracy. The normal environment is quiet and typical of an open cubical setting with some areas that may be louder at times.