Test Technician (Engineering Department)

Test Technician (Engineering Department)Develops and validates products, fixtures, and test procedures under the direction of engineering and scientific staff to support prototype development and production readiness.You will join a cross-functional engineering support team that partners with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production to move concepts to reliable products. The team focuses on prototyping, test development, continuous improvement, and troubleshooting to ensure producibility and quality.Execute and support product verification and validation activities, including hands-on testing, data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform engineering decisions.Design, fabricate, assemble, and maintain test fixtures, prototypes, and modified assemblies to generate development, standardization, and quality control data.Troubleshoot product and process issues on the shop floor and recommend design or manufacturing changes to improve producibility and reliability.Program, calibrate, and maintain test and perform preventive maintenance to ensure reliable test operations.Produce clear technical documentation: test procedures, numerical and graphical test results, change recommendations, BOM/route reviews, and training materials for production staff.Note: day-to-day work blends lab prototyping, bench testing, and shopfloor troubleshooting in support of engineering and production goals.High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree (or equivalent certificate) in engineering technology, electronics, mechanical technology, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience.6 months to 3 years of related hands-on experience in electrical testing, prototyping, production support, or electronic/mechanical assembly.Able to read and interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, BOMs, test procedures, and safety/maintenance documentation.Basic soldering skills and competency using common hand tools and electrical test instruments (multimeter, insulation resistance tester, etc.).Able to document procedures and results clearly (written reports, spreadsheets) and communicate findings effectively to engineers and production teams.Experience performing DWV (Dielectric Withstand), IR (Insulation Resistance), and resistance testing using Cirris cable testers, hipot testers, and digital ohmmeters for production testing and troubleshooting.Experience programming and maintaining Cirris test systems, including updating test software, troubleshooting test failures, and maintaining test fixtures to support production.Experience fabricating test fixtures / harness's ability to produce detail sketches for part fabrication.Experience reading technical documents and working in regulated or highly documented environments.Familiarity with CAD (e.g., SolidWorks) for creating simple drawings or communicating fixture requirements; basic statistical analysis and data plotting skills.