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# Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Technician

- **Company:** Express Employment International
- **Location:** Kalispell, MT, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $52,000.0 - $72,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Communications Protocols, Firmware, Microsoft Office, Robotic Automation Software
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us4868787d3cc9333949c4063196bcb0bf/eaa

## About the Role

* 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

## 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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