Test Engineering Technician

About the role

The Test Engineering Technician will support manufacturing and engineering efforts by testing hardware to ensure high performance and reliability. They will work in a detail-oriented environment, executing test plans with precision and contributing to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Test prototype assemblies with support from Engineering and R&D teams
• Provide input during prototype builds and design reviews to support manufacturability and testability
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure products are optimized for manufacturing and validation
• Perform functional testing of components and assemblies, including final system validation
• Conduct failure analysis and repair of assemblies, and generate detailed FA reports
• Create and review test instructions, contributing to ongoing refinement and improvements
• Troubleshoot engineering prototype units and resolve test-related issues
• Maintain calibration of test equipment and lab tools
• Support the development of automated test fixtures and related software/firmware
• Perform testing and calibration of sub-assemblies and final assemblies
• Follow engineering drawings, written procedures, and verbal instructions to complete work accurately

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, mechanical technology, or a related field
• 4+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and engineering drawings
• Experience assembling and repairing wiring harnesses
• Familiarity with standard electrical engineering lab equipment (e.g., digital multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes)

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience reworking PCBAs
• Experience with environmental testing (e.g., shock, vibration, thermal, IP)
• EMC testing experience
• Experience testing automotive ECUs
• Familiarity with Linux command line

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Ongoing contract position, onsite in Foster City, CA