Senior Test Technician

QUANTUM DESIGN INC•San Diego, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Test Technician, you will perform advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of complex analog and digital electronic systems, requiring strong technical expertise and attention to detail. This job is responsible for interpreting schematics, configuring and executing AC/DC test setups, and operating precision test equipment. The Senior Test Technician will perform assembly and rework tasks to ensure that safety measures are met. This role also involves mentoring junior technicians, maintaining accurate documentation, and working closely with engineers to drive root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and resolution of complex test challenges in a highly collaborative environment.

Requirements

Four years of experience troubleshooting electrical systems, hardware components, or digital testing environments
Knowledge of schematics, technical drawings, and circuity identification
Experience with test equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, power supplies, and specialized fixtures

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, or related fields
Lean Six Sigma background and experience in continuous improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

Perform advanced testing and diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic circuits, components, instruments, and assemblies.
Analyze signal flow and apply cause and effect reasoning to identify and resolve failures in digital and analog systems.
Interpret complex schematic diagrams and recognize common electronic circuits to understand design intent and assist in diagnostics.
Configure and execute AC and DC digital test setups with minimal supervision.
Operate and maintain test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, power supplies, and specialized fixtures.
Support the installation, calibration, and troubleshooting of custom test fixtures and associated software tools.
Assemble, integrate, disassemble, rework, and repair both electronic and electromechanical assemblies as required.
Ensure safe operation of a wide range of hand and power tools in adherence to safety protocols.
Provide technical guidance and informal mentorship to junior technicians.
Document test procedures, results, and findings accurately, and communicate recommendations to support engineering evaluations for corrective actions or improvements.
Collaborate with engineers and peers to drive root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and resolution of complex test challenges.
Other duties may be assigned.