Test Technician

PGS Worldwide•Niagara Falls, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Test Technician in Niagara Falls, New York for a one-year onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This position will perform setup, execution, documentation, troubleshooting, and final validation testing of accelerometers and related hardware. The technician will conduct rate-table and vibration testing, maintain detailed test records, and work closely with engineering and production personnel to resolve test issues and prepare completed products for delivery.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3+ years of test technician experience.
Hands-on hardware testing experience.
Experience setting up and executing production or engineering test procedures.
Ability to accurately document test results, faults, anomalies, and daily process activity.
Ability to follow technical procedures and maintain testing from setup through completion.
Basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with engineering and production personnel.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Must qualify as a U.S. Person for export-control purposes.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree in electronics or a related discipline.
IPC J-STD-001 certification.
Experience in production, test, electronics, or related manufacturing environments.
Experience troubleshooting electrical systems using a digital multimeter.
Knowledge of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) controls and mitigation practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Access.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated initiative and accountability.

Responsibilities

Prepare documentation and test fixtures required for accelerometer testing.
Set up, initiate, monitor, and complete test operations.
Perform rate-table and vibration testing.
Conduct final product testing using customer equipment prior to delivery.
Maintain detailed daily test logs and document faults, anomalies, and test results.
Collaborate with electrical engineering and production management on testing strategies and troubleshooting.
Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical test issues.
Remove completed products from test fixtures and perform cleaning and other finalization activities.
Prepare products for final inspection by validating paperwork and database routing.
Support other production activities during periods when active test monitoring is not required.