Hardware Test Technician

Oklo•Idaho Falls, ID

58d•$30 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Hardware Test Technician on the test team will partner with test engineers and hardware owners to fabricate, assemble, instrument, commission, and execute tests, with a focus on thermal-hydraulic tests designed, procured, and fabricated to ASME B31.3. They will translate sketches/CAD and work orders into high-quality test rigs and hardware, keep the test facility safe, clean, and organized, and support operation of test rigs. They will spend time between fabrication, assembly, test setup, instrumentation, and data capture. Work ranges from sourcing parts and coordinating with vendors to building fixtures, executing test campaigns, and documenting results. This position will be full-time, on-site in Idaho Falls, ID.

Requirements

High school diploma
3+ years hands-on mechanical fabrication/assembly or test operator experience or equivalent training/portfolio (trade school, military, etc.)
Familiar with process equipment and ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code
Proficient with basic shop operations: cut/drill/tap/; confident using common hand/power tools safely
Can read mechanical drawings and build notes; understands basic tolerances and fit; uses calipers/mics/gauges accurately
Familiar with shop safety, PPE, and housekeeping (5S); aware of machine guarding and LOTO basics
Comfortable setting up simple test rigs and recording data in spreadsheets; willing to learn instrumentation/DAQ
Basic computer skills: spreadsheets/docs, file management; ability to use CAD viewers
Organized and reliable: follow work instructions, document builds, track parts/kits
Strong communication and teamwork; asks clarifying questions and closes loops
Able to lift up to ~50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and perform shop/fab tasks with or without reasonable accommodation
Willing to support occasional off-hours work or local field/onsite deployments as needed
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

A&P license
Associate degree in manufacturing/industrial tech, engineering technology, or similar
Prior experience in an R D test environment
Test & instrumentation depth: strain gauges, load cells, thermocouples, pressure transducers; NI/LabVIEW, Dewesoft, or equivalent DAQ
Materials know-how: heat treat, coatings/plating, adhesives, composites, plastics
Additive manufacturing (FDM/SLA/SLS) for quick-turn jigs and fixtures
Quality systems exposure (ISO 9001/AS9100)
Rigging & material handling: forklift/overhead crane experience; basic load calculation

Responsibilities

Fabricate, assemble, and operate test hardware and process equipment from sketches, CAD, and written direction
Prepare stock—cut, drill, tap, and fit parts using common shop tools; operate basic machine tools (saws, grinders, drills, manual mill/lathe)
Perform light welding as skill allows (MIG/TIG preferred); assist experienced welders as needed
Set up and execute tests (thermal-hydraulic, mechanical, tribology), including fixture build and instrumentation
Install and calibrate sensors
Troubleshoot build and test issues
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop (5S experience a plus); manage waste streams and enforce PPE and safety procedures
Receive and inspect incoming parts; verify dimensions and finish against drawings; escalate nonconformance issues
Manage inventory of consumables, fasteners, gases, and tooling; keep bins stocked and labeled
Create and update build documentation: redlines, as-built notes, BOM updates, and simple work instructions
Coordinate with engineers and vendors for quick-turn machining, welding, coatings, and other service