Test Technician

Test Technician

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Test Technician in Niagara Falls, New York for a one-year onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This position will perform setup, execution, documentation, troubleshooting, and final validation testing of accelerometers and related hardware. The technician will conduct rate-table and vibration testing, maintain detailed test records, and work closely with engineering and production personnel to resolve test issues and prepare completed products for delivery.

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of test technician experience.
• Hands-on hardware testing experience.
• Experience setting up and executing production or engineering test procedures.
• Ability to accurately document test results, faults, anomalies, and daily process activity.
• Ability to follow technical procedures and maintain testing from setup through completion.
• Basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering and production personnel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person for export-control purposes.

Preferred Skills

• Technical degree in electronics or a related discipline.
• IPC J-STD-001 certification.
• Experience in production, test, electronics, or related manufacturing environments.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems using a digital multimeter.
• Knowledge of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) controls and mitigation practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Access.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and accountability.

What You'll Do

• Prepare documentation and test fixtures required for accelerometer testing.
• Set up, initiate, monitor, and complete test operations.
• Perform rate-table and vibration testing.
• Conduct final product testing using customer equipment prior to delivery.
• Maintain detailed daily test logs and document faults, anomalies, and test results.
• Collaborate with electrical engineering and production management on testing strategies and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical test issues.
• Remove completed products from test fixtures and perform cleaning and other finalization activities.
• Prepare products for final inspection by validating paperwork and database routing.
• Support other production activities during periods when active test monitoring is not required.

Pay

• $24.00 per hour.

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.