Test Technician

Nextdeavor • Simi Valley, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

You will help ensure electro and electromechanical components meet specification and are delivered on time, directly impacting production quality and on-time delivery. You will work onsite on the 2nd shift schedule (Thursday, Friday, Saturday | 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM) with an initial training period that may require Monday–Wednesday availability. You will collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to diagnose failures and provide clear root-cause analysis.

Requirements

• 1+ years of relevant experience
• High school diploma or equivalent (vocational training, apprenticeships, or equivalent experience acceptable)
• Familiarity with electronic assembly standards, solder quality, and basic rework practices
• Ability to use multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators, and automated test systems
• Experience documenting work in a controlled environment (aerospace or similar)
• Strong electrical background with understanding of microelectronics and ability to analyze methods and procedures
• Good oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Windows applications

Nice To Haves

• ESD control experience
• IPC or soldering/assembly knowledge
• Ability to read technical drawings, wiring schematics, and BOM-related information

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical and electromechanical testing of small parts and components per instructions and procedures
• Review traveler route cards or schematic drawings to confirm correct sequence of operation
• Set up and operate test equipment (oscilloscopes, DVMs, signal generators, power meters, network/spectrum analyzers, frequency counters) and execute tests to specification
• Troubleshoot circuits and components, perform failure analysis down to the micro-component level
• Provide detailed written failure descriptions and root-cause analysis to production and engineering
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and follow all company safety rules and procedures
• Adhere to attendance expectations and work variable schedules, nights, weekends, or additional hours as necessary

Benefits

• health, vision and dental benefits for contract employees
• Paid sick leave eligibility is contingent on state of residence
• Optional 401k Plan (excludes employer match)
• Opportunity to get your foot in the door at a well-established corporation, with potential for extended or permanent full-time employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED