Test Technician

Description

We are seeking experienced Test Technicians for multiple openings at Patton, LLC (Gaithersburg) and Practical Technologies, LLC (Baltimore). This position plays a critical role in ensuring product quality and reliability through advanced troubleshooting, test process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-mix electronics manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates are hands-on electronics professionals who excel at diagnosing issues, improving systems, and working collaboratively across engineering and production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, testing, and component-level troubleshooting on a variety of network access and connectivity products using product documentation and automated test systems.
• Read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, and technical documentation to diagnose and resolve product issues.
• Develop, improve, and maintain test procedures, test setups and fixtures, and test strategies to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Provide clear and accurate documentation of test results, failures, and manufacturing activities.
• Identify trends and provide feedback to Manufacturing, Engineering, and Management to improve product quality, test yield, and overall process efficiency.
• Train and mentor other technicians, sharing technical knowledge and best practices.
• Interface with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technical Support teams, as well as Purchasing/Planning and Sales as needed, and customers when required to support technical inquiries or issue resolution.
• Absolutely ensure compliance with IPC-A-610 standards, ESD handling procedures, and company quality management systems and policies.
• Perform firmware loading, configuration, and use of terminal programs as required.
• Work both independently and within team-based production environments.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate’s Degree (AA) or Technician Diploma in Electronics Technology or High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 3–5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals and components.
• Ability to read and understand schematics and assembly drawings.
• Experience with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting to board/component level.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 inspection and/or soldering standards.
• Understanding of ESD handling practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, and collaboration platforms such as Teams.
• Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to adapt in a dynamic environment.

PREFERRED

• Experience developing or improving test procedures and fixtures.
• Familiarity with in-circuit programming and firmware loading.
• Prior experience training or mentoring technicians.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume electronics manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to yield improvement, root cause analysis, or process improvement initiatives.

Why Join Patton

You’ll be part of a team committed to building high-quality products and continuously improving how we do it. We value initiative, technical curiosity, and collaboration and invest in the growth and success of our employees.