Test Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Test Technician

Location: 10105 SENATE DRIVE, Lanham, MD - 20706

Duration: 6-12 months/ Renew every 3 months, contract to hire

Temporary to Hire based on business need, attendance and performance.

Schedule: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Interview: Onsite – 1 Hour

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable and technically capable Technician II to support a fast-paced production and repair environment. This position will primarily operate Automated Test Equipment (ATE) , process production units, document test results, and support daily production reporting.

The technician must be comfortable working with electronic products, test equipment, computer-based applications, and structured production processes. Strong attendance, punctuality, accuracy, flexibility, and attention to detail are essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and associated production test systems.
• Load, connect, test, and process units according to established procedures and work instructions.
• Review ATE test results and identify pass/fail conditions.
• Accurately log units, serial numbers, test results, failures, and production activity.
• Use Microsoft Excel for production tracking, data entry, basic reporting, filtering, and review of test data.
• Maintain accurate electronic and manual production records.
• Identify abnormal test results or repeated failures and escalate them to the appropriate technical lead or engineering support.
• Follow established troubleshooting, repair, quality, and escalation procedures.
• Support production throughput goals while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Maintain proper unit flow and organization within the assigned production area.
• Follow ESD, safety, quality, 5S, and other site requirements.
• Communicate clearly with technicians, leads, engineers, and production management.
• Maintain flexibility to accept changes in assignments, work areas, or production responsibilities based on operational needs and priorities.
• Support additional production, testing, repair, or technical activities as assigned.
• Work overtime when necessary to support production requirements.

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of technical education and relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in electronics testing, manufacturing, repair, production, technical operations, or a similar environment.
• Previous hands-on experience with electronic test equipment or automated test systems is preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working in electronics manufacturing, repair, testing, or a technical production environment.
• Comfortable operating electronic test equipment and computer-based test systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including data entry, sorting, filtering, and basic reporting.
• Ability to read and follow written work instructions, technical procedures, and established processes.
• Ability to accurately record serial numbers, test information, failures, and production data.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work consistently in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to recognize problems and appropriately escalate technical or process issues.
• Ability to work independently while following direction from technical leads and management.
• Ability to adapt to changing production priorities and assignments.

Candidates must have flexibility to work overtime, extended shifts, or additional hours when required by production demand and must be willing to adjust assignments based on production and operational needs.

Preferred Skills

• Automated Test Equipment (ATE) experience.
• Electronics or RF testing experience.
• Experience working with radios, wireless products, or other electronic devices.
• Experience documenting test failures and production metrics.
• Familiarity with quality-control processes and production environments.
• Basic troubleshooting skills involving hardware, cables, fixtures, software, or test equipment.
• Experience working in a structured repair depot, manufacturing, engineering lab, or technical service environment.

**Key Contributions: **

1.Executing automated testing to drive production throughput: The new hire will operate Automated Test Equipment (ATE) to load, connect, and process electronic units, directly supporting the facility's daily production and repair goals while strictly adhering to ESD, 5S, and safety standards.

2.Managing accurate test data and production records: By utilizing Microsoft Excel, the technician will meticulously log serial numbers, pass/fail conditions, and daily operational activities, ensuring the production team has reliable electronic and manual records for tracking and quality control.

3.Providing frontline quality assurance and issue escalation: The technician will actively review test results to identify anomalies or repeated hardware failures, immediately escalating these technical problems to engineering leads while remaining flexible enough to adapt to changing assignments and overtime demands.

Must-Have Qualifications:

● High School Diploma or equivalent.

● At least 1-3 years of hands-on experience in testing, measurement, technical support, or a closely related field.

Core Technical Skills

● A strong, demonstrated understanding of two-way radios and RF (Radio Frequency) communications.

● The capability to read, interpret, and easily understand technical specifications and testing procedures.

Software & PC Skills

● Experience in Microsoft Excel (for data tracking, reporting, and analysis).

● Solid general computer/PC operating knowledge and basic networking skills.

**Communication: **Good verbal and written English communication abilities to accurately document test results, log repairs, and relay technical information to the team.

Software Proficiency: Basic coding skills, excel functions is a plus

**Lifting Requirements: **25lb

**Safety Equipment: **Lab jacket garments

You should be proficient in:

• Automated Test Equipment
• Troubleshooting
• Electronics Testing