Lead ESS Technician

TSC•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TSC is seeking a Lead Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) Technician in Huntsville, AL. This role involves leading a group of technicians through guidance and mentorship, scheduling, performing, and delegating environmental testing. The technician will conduct vibration and thermal environmental tests on hardware and electronics assemblies in accordance with program requirements and/or written test procedures. They will also handle and process electronic assemblies using established ESD control practices and procedures to prevent foreign object debris/damage (FOD). The role requires setting up, operating, and maintaining specialized vibration and thermal test equipment, following detailed work instructions and calibration standards. Accurate recording, monitoring, and review of test data and logs are essential for traceability and compliance. The Lead ESS Technician will support production and quality assurance processes by ensuring all testing procedures are executed correctly and results are thoroughly documented. Collaboration with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams is expected to improve processes, resolve issues, and maintain high quality standards. The ability to interpret and work from complex wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications, and process documentation is necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
4–6 years of relevant technical experience
Exceptional leadership qualities
Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical systems and components
Understanding of torque requirements, tool usage, and calibration/verification practices
Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and tools
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance

Responsibilities

Lead a group of technicians through guidance and mentorship.
Schedule, perform, and delegate environmental testing.
Conduct vibration and thermal environmental tests on hardware and electronics assemblies in accordance with program requirements and/or written test procedures.
Properly handle and process electronic assemblies using established ESD control practices and procedures to prevent foreign object debris/damage (FOD).
Set up, operate, and maintain specialized vibration and thermal test equipment, following detailed work instructions and calibration standards.
Accurately record, monitor, and review test data and logs to ensure traceability and compliance.
Support production and quality assurance processes by ensuring all testing procedures are executed correctly and results are thoroughly documented.
Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams to improve processes, resolve issues, and maintain high quality standards.
Interpret and work from complex wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications, and process documentation.