Test Technician

Test Technician

The Test Technician supports production and service operations by serving as the first line of technical support for automated test stands, ensuring equipment reliability through structured preventive maintenance, and enabling consistent, high-quality testing of sophisticated communications equipment. This role combines hands-on troubleshooting, maintenance planning and execution, and operator training to minimize downtime, improve test performance, and sustain a robust manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for test operators when production or service test stands do not perform as expected.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues quickly to minimize production downtime and operational disruptions.
• Differentiate between operator errors, hardware failures, fixturing problems, and software-related issues, escalating complex concerns to Test Engineering as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of support incidents, including symptoms, root causes, and corrective actions.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recognize trends that require long-term corrective solutions.
• Review and assess existing preventive maintenance programs for all test stands to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive preventive maintenance plans tailored to the configuration and usage requirements of each test system.
• Establish maintenance schedules based on usage metrics, failure history, and calendar intervals.
• Partner with Test Engineering to ensure preventive maintenance plans remain aligned with equipment design, upgrades, and modifications.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production and service test stands according to established procedures.
• Inspect, clean, and replace wear items such as connectors, cables, contact surfaces, and fixturing components.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production teams to minimize impact on manufacturing throughput.
• Verify equipment functionality and performance before returning systems to service.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records, including service history, replaced components, and observed anomalies.
• Ensure maintenance documentation remains current, accurate, and accessible to engineering and leadership teams.
• Analyze maintenance trends to proactively identify equipment at risk of failure.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by updating procedures, checklists, and documentation based on operational experience.
• Develop and conduct training for test operators on proper test stand operation, handling, routine inspections, and identification of potential issues.
• Create operator-facing materials such as quick-reference guides, maintenance checklists, and instructional resources.
• Promote a culture of equipment ownership and accountability to improve reliability and test quality.
• Provide ongoing coaching and support, serving as a trusted resource for test stand-related questions and troubleshooting assistance.

Essential Skills

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Avionics, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting, maintaining, or operating automated test equipment in a manufacturing, production, or service environment.
• Strong understanding of RF and electronic test equipment, including instrument functionality and troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience working with RF connectors, cables, fixturing, and replacement of wear-prone components.
• Familiarity with test system hardware architecture, signal routing, switching systems, and cabling practices.
• Proven troubleshooting skills with the ability to systematically diagnose and resolve equipment issues using technical documentation, test instruments, and practical experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with a focus on reliability, documentation, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with operators, technicians, engineers, and production leadership.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience performing preventive maintenance on test stands and test equipment.
• Experience in working with test equipment and test stands in RF, communications, electronics, or electrical environments.
• Ability to develop and deliver operator training, including creating clear instructional and reference materials.
• Comfort working in a structured manufacturing or engineering test environment supporting sophisticated communications products.
• Commitment to maintaining thorough records and contributing to ongoing process and equipment improvements.

Work Environment

The role operates in an engineering test area with a typical schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The environment centers on production and service test stands used to build and validate sophisticated communications equipment, including RF and electronic test systems. Work involves frequent interaction with test operators, technicians, engineers, and production leadership, with a strong focus on equipment reliability, structured preventive maintenance, and coordinated support to keep manufacturing throughput on track.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wichita, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $53.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita, KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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