Test Technician

About the role

The Test Technician supports the testing, evaluation, and validation of circuit protection products used in automotive, industrial, and emerging technology applications. This role operates in both a standard electronics laboratory and a high-voltage testing laboratory, performing performance, environmental, and durability testing on fuses and related protection devices.

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical, performance, environmental, and durability testing on fuses and circuit protection products.
• Set up and operate test circuits using DC power supplies and laboratory instrumentation.
• Conduct fuse performance testing and evaluate product behavior under various operating conditions.
• Conduct environmental testing, including temperature cycling, fatigue testing, torque testing, and other reliability evaluations.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret test data, waveforms, and measurements to assess product performance.
• Generate detailed test reports and clearly communicate findings and recommendations to engineering teams.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain data acquisition systems and laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable testing.
• Participate in engineering design reviews and provide technical feedback based on testing results and observations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, refine, and improve test methods and procedures.
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration checks on laboratory equipment to maintain test integrity.
• Adhere to all laboratory safety protocols, operating procedures, and documentation requirements while working in both standard and high-voltage lab environments.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong understanding of Ohm’s Law and its application in testing and troubleshooting.
• Solid knowledge of series and parallel circuits and how they behave under different conditions.
• Strong understanding of voltage, current, resistance, and power relationships in electrical circuits.
• Experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electrical circuits and test setups.
• Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes for measuring and analyzing electrical waveforms.
• Hands-on experience using digital multimeters for voltage, current, and resistance measurements.
• Hands-on experience using DC power supplies to build and operate test circuits.
• Hands-on experience using data acquisition systems to capture and record test data.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and circuit diagrams accurately.
• Experience collecting, organizing, and documenting test data in a clear and structured manner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical information clearly to engineering and cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail when conducting tests, recording data, and preparing reports.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as effectively within a team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics, or a related field.
• Experience working in a product testing environment, electronics laboratory, or high-voltage laboratory.
• Experience with circuit protection devices, including fuses and related protection components.
• Experience with power electronics or automotive electrical systems.
• Familiarity with environmental and reliability testing methodologies, such as temperature cycling and fatigue testing.
• Interest in automotive and emerging technologies, particularly electric vehicles and advanced circuit protection solutions.

Skills

• Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals and laboratory test equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical circuits and test setups.
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, DC power supplies, and data acquisition systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and circuit diagrams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Effective communication skills to convey technical information clearly.
• Attention to detail when conducting tests, recording data, and preparing reports.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.

Schedule

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington Heights, IL.

Contact

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.