1st Shift Manufacturing Test Technician

VOLT•POWAY, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Volt is hiring a Manufacturing Test Technician for a leading manufacturing company in Poway, California. This is a full-time opportunity expected to last 6–8 months. The technician tests, calibrates, aligns, and troubleshoots electronic components, circuit boards, and assemblies, while supporting quality assurance, production, engineering, and assembly teams. The role also involves maintaining test equipment and calibration records, operating automated test systems, and assisting with other manufacturing duties and special projects as required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with Saturdays as needed. The pay range is $23–$26 per hour. Volt offers benefits, subject to eligibility, including health, dental, vision, term life, short-term disability, AD&D, 401(k), sick time, other paid leaves as required by law, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent education and experience.
At least five years of experience in a test and/or electromechanical (E/M) manufacturing environment.
Advanced diagnostic skills.
Ability to solder and rework PCBs.
Knowledge of electronics theory.
Ability to read and interpret schematics.
Ability to wire and build test fixtures.
Advanced computer skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work with chemicals such as refrigerants, HFE, alcohol, OS10, RTVs, and epoxy to complete required tasks.
Ability to stand or sit at a bench for extended periods and bend, crouch, sit, or kneel while working on a system.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform testing, calibration, alignment, and troubleshooting of electronic components, circuit boards, and assemblies.
Identify equipment and system issues and assist with corrective actions.
Use diagnostic equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and current probes.
Follow quality, safety, and operational procedures to support product reliability.
Conduct product testing and support quality assurance evaluations.
Train and assist technicians with testing procedures and equipment operation.
Collaborate with engineering, production, management, and customers to resolve issues.
Support sub-assembly and final assembly teams as needed.
Perform soldering and product rework.
Maintain equipment calibration records in accordance with ISO standards.
Perform routine preventive maintenance and inspections on test equipment.
Operate automated test systems and pick-and-place (PnP) handling equipment.
Use ERP systems and computer-based diagnostic programs to track and test products.
Assist with special projects and other manufacturing duties as required.