TEST TECHNICIAN

Job Description

Job Description

Test Technician

At SLPT, technicians do more than keep equipment running.  They help turn engineering ideas into validated products that support the next generation of mobility.

As a Test Technician, you will work where product development, electronics, automation, and manufacturing come together. You will build and commission test systems, troubleshoot complex electrical issues, support prototype electronics, and help validate electric oil pumps, motors, motor controllers, and emerging automotive technologies.

This role offers the variety of a development lab with the real-world impact of manufacturing. You will work alongside test, product, and automation engineers; gain exposure to data acquisition, motor controls, SMT equipment, and automotive communications; and see your work contribute directly to reliable product launches.

If you enjoy hands-on problem-solving, learning new technologies, and building systems that engineers depend on, SLPT is a place to grow your skills and make a visible impact.

About SLPT Automotive

SLPT Automotive is a global designer and manufacturer of advanced automotive components and systems, with expertise in pumps, valvetrain, transmission, and electric-drive technologies. Our engineering and manufacturing teams develop solutions for conventional, hybrid, and electrified powertrains. We combine technical expertise with speed, responsiveness, flexibility, and an entrepreneurial approach to deliver high-quality solutions for automotive customers worldwide.

Join a growing team where practical innovation, collaboration, and hands-on problem-solving help shape the future of mobility.

Position Summary

SLPT Automotive is seeking a hands-on Test Technician specializing in electrical and electronic systems to support automotive product development, validation, and manufacturing. You will build, wire, commission, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot test stands, test cells, control panels, data-acquisition systems, and production equipment.

This opportunity is well suited for an electrical or electronics technician who enjoys solving equipment problems, working directly with test hardware, and helping bring new products and test systems online.

What You Will Accomplish

• Bring new test stands and electrical systems online safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Improve test-equipment reliability and reduce downtime through structured troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Generate dependable test data that supports product development, validation, and launch decisions.
• Support prototype electronics and low-volume SMT builds for emerging automotive products.
• Partner across engineering and manufacturing to improve safety, repeatability, quality, and efficiency.

Key ResponsibilitiesTest Equipment and Electrical Systems

• Build, wire, modify, and troubleshoot electrical panels, control cabinets, cable assemblies, and wiring harnesses for test stands and production equipment.
• Install sensors, instrumentation, electrical components, and data-acquisition hardware.
• Support new test-stand commissioning, including wiring verification, functional checks, equipment checkout, and troubleshooting.
• Set up and operate data-acquisition systems, DC power supplies, variable-frequency drives, and electrical instrumentation.
• Use digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and related diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve electrical issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibration support, and repairs on electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Set up, operate, and maintain noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) test-cell equipment.
• Support root-cause analysis of test failures, equipment downtime, and inconsistent results.

Product Testing and Validation

• Execute established test procedures for electric oil pumps, electric motors, and motor controllers.
• Support functional, performance, endurance, and durability testing.
• Monitor tests, evaluate equipment performance, and escalate abnormal conditions.
• Record test results, equipment conditions, wiring changes, and corrective actions accurately.
• Help maintain reliable operation of existing test stands and production fixtures.

Electronics and Prototype Support

• Assemble, rework, inspect, and bring up printed circuit board assemblies and electronics prototypes.
• Operate a low-volume, in-house surface-mount technology (SMT) production line.
• Support pick-and-place programming, stencil printing, reflow profiling, and first-article inspection.
• Assist engineering teams with prototype builds and new-product development activities.

Technical Documentation and Collaboration

• Read, interpret, draft, and revise electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Maintain clear documentation of equipment problems, test configurations, wiring updates, and repairs.
• Partner with test, automation, product, and manufacturing teams to resolve equipment issues.
• Follow established safety procedures when working with high-voltage and high-current automotive power-electronics systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in electrical technology, electronics technology, mechatronics, industrial automation, or a related discipline; or equivalent relevant hands-on experience.
• Experience reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, or control-panel drawings.
• Hands-on experience wiring, maintaining, or troubleshooting electrical panels, equipment, test systems, or industrial machinery.
• Working knowledge of digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other common electrical test equipment.
• Foundational understanding of AC and DC power, basic motor controls, and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Demonstrated mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to document work accurately and follow defined test and safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced engineering, laboratory, or manufacturing environment.

Equivalent experience matters.  Relevant technical training, military experience, apprenticeships, and directly related work experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

You do not need to meet every preferred qualification to apply. Experience in one or more of the following areas is valuable:

• LabVIEW, NI-DAQmx, National Instruments hardware, or comparable data-acquisition platforms.
• Variable-frequency drives, brushless DC motors, permanent-magnet synchronous motors, or automotive motor controllers.
• Controller Area Network (CAN) and Local Interconnect Network (LIN) communication and diagnostics.
• Automotive electric oil pumps or other fluid-management components.
• Cognex machine-vision systems, RFID, barcode, or manufacturing traceability equipment.
• SMT equipment, including pick-and-place machines, stencil printers, and reflow ovens.
• Printed circuit board assembly, soldering, component rework, inspection, or prototype bring-up.
• NVH testing or operation of vibration, acoustic, or rotating-equipment test systems.
• Industrial automation, programmable controls, sensors, and production fixtures.
• Basic scripting or programming using Python, LabVIEW, or a similar tool.
• Current forklift-operator certification.

Benefits, Development, and Career Growth

SLPT offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families. Specific plan eligibility and coverage details will be shared during the hiring process.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Professional development and technical training opportunities.
• Exposure to global engineering programs, customers, and emerging automotive technologies.
• A collaborative environment with opportunities to broaden skills in testing, automation, electronics, and product development.
• Potential career paths in senior technician, test engineering, automation, manufacturing engineering, and technical leadership roles.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently walk through manufacturing, laboratory, and production areas and stand for extended periods while operating, inspecting, or troubleshooting equipment.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb ladders or platforms when necessary to access equipment.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Use hands and fingers to operate computers, measuring devices, hand tools, test equipment, and manufacturing interfaces.
• Visually inspect products, equipment, tooling, wiring, and manufacturing processes.
• Work safely around moving machinery, automation systems, forklifts, electrical panels, and industrial equipment.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed footwear, gloves, and other designated equipment.

SLPT will manage requests for reasonable accommodation through its established process, consistent with applicable requirements.

Work Environment and Schedule

• Work is performed in engineering laboratory, manufacturing, production, and office environments.
• The position involves regular interaction with test stands, electrical panels, automation systems, production equipment, and plant-floor personnel.
• The work environment may include machinery, elevated noise levels, temperature fluctuations, oils, lubricants, and other industrial materials.
• Occasional travel to customer locations, supplier sites, or other SLPT facilities may be required.
• Business needs may occasionally require overtime, weekend work, flexible hours, or alternative shifts. Specific schedule expectations will be discussed during the hiring process.

How to Apply

Ready to build, troubleshoot, and improve the systems behind next-generation automotive products?  Apply today and join SLPT Automotive, where your technical skills and ideas help drive the future of mobility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SLW Warren LLC, operating as SLPT Automotive, is committed to providing a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We value diversity and believe an inclusive workplace strengthens our organization and supports our mission.

SLW Warren provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, and termination, are based on business needs, job-related qualifications, and individual merit.

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