Test Technician

1X • Hayward, CA

12d • $25 - $48

About The Position

The Test Technician works with Test Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, engineering, and manufacturing teams to test NEO hardware and robotic subassemblies. The role executes functional, electrical, and electromechanical tests against documented plans and requirements, maintains test station readiness, troubleshoots failures, and supports production quality as 1X scales. It also contributes to test coverage, station reliability, and efficient, repeatable production testing.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in an engineering lab, manufacturing test, electronics test, equipment maintenance, or a similar technical environment; relevant experience expectations vary by level.
• Practical understanding of mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical hardware.
• Experience using hand tools and basic test equipment, such as digital multimeters and power supplies.
• Ability to follow technical procedures, interpret test instructions, and accurately document results.
• Basic computer skills, including working with spreadsheets and digital documentation systems.
• Hands-on technical aptitude, systematic troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, clear communication, collaboration, ownership, adaptability, and commitment to safety and accurate execution.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting functional, end-of-line, reliability, or design validation testing.
• Familiarity with digital multimeters, data acquisition systems, programmable power supplies, sensors, actuators, or motor-driven systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, or mechanical drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting PCBs, wiring harnesses, robotics, automation equipment, or complex electromechanical products.
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems, test-data software, or root-cause investigations.

Responsibilities

• Execute functional, electrical, and electromechanical tests accurately and consistently against documented test plans and engineering requirements.
• Prepare and verify fixtures, instrumentation, cabling, power supplies, and other equipment to maintain test station readiness.
• Identify and troubleshoot test station and hardware failures, document findings, and escalate issues to engineering as needed.
• Maintain accurate test records, pass/fail results, serial-number traceability, and failure reports.
• Support failure reproduction, retesting, and verification to minimize production delays and prevent recurring issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve test procedures, station reliability, and execution efficiency as production requirements evolve.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match: 100% on the first 3% of contributions and 50% on the next 2%.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options.
• Commuter benefits for transit and parking.
• Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support.
• Onsite snacks and catered lunches.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed