Keyword

Quality Analyst, Test Analyst, Functionality Testing, Testing UPS/ PLC and Other Equipment

Minimum Preferably 10th standard pass (with Science)Certified training for Functional Tester (programmes aligned to ELE/Q7401 released by Electronics Sector Skills Council of India)

1-2 years of relevant work experience if the candidate is 10th standard pass

The tasks a Functional Tester is expected to perform include:Testing specified functions of every product (such as Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS), inverter, energy meter, PLC, oscilloscope, control panel) being assembled on the production line

Completing documentation procedures during testing

Achieving productivity and quality standards

Knowledge of general principles of wiring and assembly of UPS, energy meter, PLC and other equipment

Proficient with different types of tests used to check the functioning of the units such as UPS, energy meter, PLC, etc.Proficient in reading values, colour coding, polarity, tolerance, etc.Knowledge of basic circuitry and functioning of different modules of UPS, energy meter, PLC and other equipment

Proficient with choosing test measurement equipment, calibrating them and setting them up

Proficient in analysing and evaluating the results of the test procedure carried out

Not applicable

Calm and patient composure Ability to work in standing position for long hours

Team player

Polite

Detail Oriented

Hardworking and persistent

Good interpersonal skills

Sense of time management

Ability to think critically

The job requires a person to be on their toes Work from home option is not available Part-time and contractual jobs maybe available Local travelling is not a part of this job role Need not handle a team

Working hours

Working hours are 9/10 hours everyday for 5/6 days a week. This may vary company to company

Shift system may not be applicable

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe

This job is considered to be mildly hazardous or dangerous.

Health risks include exposure to hazardous material, cut wires, sharp tools, risk of fire, extreme noise, work place accidents, etc.

Occupational hazards include leg pain, minor electric shocks, burn injuries, back pain, neck pain, fatigue, poor eyesight, etc.

For freshers INR 12,000 to INR 15,000 per month For candidates with 1 year of experience or more - INR 20,000 to INR 25,000 per month (These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Future Trends for Electronics Functional Testing in India

According to the Human Resource and Skill Requirements in the Electronics and Hardware Sector (2022) report by the National Skill Development Corporation, the Indian Electronics and IT Hardware sector production is expected to grow from 1,636 billion in 2012 to 7,521 billion in 2022 at a CAGR of 16.4%. Within the Electronics and IT Hardware sector, Industrial electronics is the second major export segment after electronic components with a significant share of 25% in total Electronic Hardware exports. This segment continues to be an important constituent from the perspective of applications for electronics and IT. The report highlights that manufacturing of related hardware in technology areas like PLC, distributed control systems, UPS, varied power electronic equipment and systems has been increasing in the country. The production of Industrial Electronics is expected to grow from 234 billion in 2012 to 1.380 billion by 2022.

This will have an increase in demand for professionals who are classified under this sector or industry. The NSDC report also suggests project human resource requirement for industrial electronics will increase from 1,68,000 in 2012 to 5,67,000 in 2022 for this segment. One of the job roles that will have a large positive impact of all these trends is a Functional Tester.

UPS, energy meter, PLC and other equipment assemblers across India

Local UPS, energy meter, PLC and other equipment repair centres across India

Towns and cities across India