Electrical Test Technician

Fresh Consulting•Dallas, TX

4d•$37 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Fresh Consulting is seeking an Electrical Test Technician for a long-term contract role in Costa Mesa, California. The technician will set up, run, and analyze test experiments; build and maintain test setups; troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems; and document test processes and results. The role supports engineering work in a fast-paced R&D environment and may involve travel to test sites and external laboratories. Applicants must be a U.S. Person because the role requires access to export-controlled data and must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. An associate degree in electrical/electronics, computer, or mechanical technologies, or a related field, is listed as the education requirement. Compensation is $37.02–$49.04 per hour, based on factors including location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

At least 3 years of electronics testing experience in an R&D environment.
Ability to read electrical system and component schematics.
Familiarity with product development life cycles, reliability testing, and compliance testing.
Familiarity with test equipment such as power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, function generators, data acquisition systems, and measurement sensors.
Strong root cause analysis skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to quickly switch between and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted.
Associate degree in electrical/electronics, computer, or mechanical technologies, or a related field.
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to export-controlled data.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Nice To Haves

At least 4 years of electronics testing experience.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, or mechanical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
Familiarity with IPC quality and assembly/inspection standards, including IPC-610, IPC-620, and J-STD.
Experience with high-voltage and high-power testing, such as propulsion inverters and batteries.
Experience with equipment calibration and metrology.
Experience with electrical compliance testing, such as EMI/EMC.

Responsibilities

Set up, run, and analyze test experiments according to test procedures and record results in test records.
Build test harnesses, racks, and environmental setups.
Update existing test systems to improve automation, consistency, and coverage based on engineering direction.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, and integrated-circuit systems down to the component level.
Maintain and calibrate electrical and/or mechanical test equipment.
Create assembly instructions and bills of materials for test equipment and fixtures.
Document test plans, user instructions, and manuals.
Keep the work environment clean and safe.
Travel to test sites and external laboratories as needed.