Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Technician

Express Employment International
Kalispell, MT, United States
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$52,000.0 - $72,800.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel Microsoft Windows Communications Protocols Firmware Microsoft Office Robotic Automation Software

Job description

  • Final Testing & Validation: Confirm equipment performance against customer specifications
  • Configuration: Set up electrical components, firmware, and communications
  • Troubleshooting: Resolve electrical, mechanical, PLC, and software faults
  • Safety Assurance: Verify EPOs, interlocks, and alarms operate correctly
  • Automation Readiness: Teach and calibrate robotic systems
  • System Proving: Test valves, pumps, fluid flow systems, automation functions, and customer recipes
  • Quality Audits: Complete final inspections and precise documentation
  • Customer Readiness: Support inspections and demonstrate machine functionality
  • Culture: Elevate safety practices and continuous improvement

What Success Looks Like

  • Every machine passes FAT with zero open issues
  • Safety systems are fully verified and documented
  • Defects are identified and corrected prior to shipment
  • Reports are accurate, clear, and complete
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Requirements

  • 4+ years with electromechanical equipment build/test/troubleshooting
  • Strong diagnostic ability across electrical and mechanical systems
  • Hands-on experience with PLC-controlled systems and test procedures
  • Fluent in reading electrical schematics and P&ID drawings
  • Ability to establish PC-to-equipment communications
  • Windows, Microsoft Office, and Excel proficiency
  • Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols
  • Analytical, methodical problem-solver

Preferred: Experience testing manufacturing or industrial equipment Tools You’ll Work With

  • PLC systems and industrial PCs
  • Multimeters and electrical test gear
  • Hand tools
  • Robotic teach pendants
  • Manufacturing/automation equipment
  • Microsoft Office suite

Credentials

  • Technical degree, trade school, military technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience preferred
  • High School Diploma or GED required

Physical Requirements & Environment

  • Stand/walk for long periods; lift up to 50 lbs
  • Bend, kneel, crouch, climb ladders; perform fine motor tasks
  • Operate near machinery and live electrical systems
  • PPE required at all times
  • Fast-paced production setting with tight deadlines
  • Occasional travel may be required

Who You Are

  • Detail-accurate, organized, and self-directed
  • Clear communicator and collaborative teammate
  • Flexible, positive, and calm under pressure
  • Safety-focused with a continuous improvement mindset

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