Title: Test Technician
Location with zip code: McKinney, TX 75071
Pay Rate: $28.50/hr. on W2
Shift Timing (Day/ Evening/ Night): 2nd shift 2 PM - 11 PM
Shift Hours: 40 hrs./week
Duration: 6+ months
Job Description:
- This role supports acceptance testing for production and development/prototype products in a fast-paced manufacturing and engineering environment.
- The Test Technician will perform hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and data analysis while working directly with engineering teams.
- This is a 2nd shift onsite position requiring strong technical aptitude and the ability to work independently.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Apply strong problem-solving skills to identify alternate solutions to technical challenges.
- Fault-isolate issues between test environments (test stations, interface adapters, test cables, etc.) and devices under test.
- Observe, analyze, and report on test data in accordance with test requirements
- Select and set up appropriate test equipment based on specifications.
- Interpret test data (plots, graphs, tabulated parameters) to determine pass/fail conditions and escalate when needed.
- Use hand tools, torque tools, analyzers, and power tools as required.
- Support production testing and troubleshooting activities in collaboration with engineering.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
- Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of a defense production test environment, including:
- Standing or sitting for extended periods (8-10 hours)
- Lifting and carrying 35-50 lbs.
- Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, kneeling, or climbing ladders.
- Working near electronic equipment, high-voltage devices, and RF systems.
- Wearing required PPE (safety glasses, ESD straps, hearing protection).
- Working in environments with noise, temperature changes, or vibration.
- Moving test racks, carts, and large cable bundles as needed.
- Handling small components, wiring, and precision tools with strong manual dexterity and visual acuity.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or AA/AS degree (or equivalent 2-year technical training).
- Minimum 2 years of relevant testing experience (STEM education may substitute).
- Experience with VM, CMES, SAP, or other manufacturing automation tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, basic programming, and general computer literacy.
- Ability to perform testing using procedures, schematics, engineering drawings, and written/verbal instructions with limited supervision.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Experience with oscilloscopes, pulse generators, network analyzers, signal generators, multimeters, and similar test equipment.
- Hands-on experience in manufacturing, assembly, aviation, naval, or similar technical environments.
- Experience with RF and high-voltage testing.
- Experience working in structured, regulated, or security-sensitive production environments.
- Clearance NOT required.
- The team is specifically seeking candidates with hands-on technical experience in production or lab environments.
Required Skills:
- Technical Expertise: Functional test, repair, or calibration experience with ATE, RF/high-speed signals, oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and other test instruments.
- Assembly & Soldering Skills: SMT/through-hole component repair. Cable/fixture assembly. Electro-mechanical system handling.
- Data Analysis & Troubleshooting: Ability to interpret test data, diagnose failures, and support engineering teams.
- Production/Test Environment Experience: Semiconductor, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing background.
- Experience following test procedures, schematics, and documentation.
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