Test Engineering Tech

Full Time Regular DIRECT Melbourne, FL, US

• Competitive salary package with 401K and company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement for professional development
• Comprehensive Medical HRA Plan
• Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance and more

The Test Engineering Technician III serves as an advanced technical resource responsible for supporting production test systems, troubleshooting complex electronic assemblies, and optimizing test processes within a high-reliability electronics manufacturing environment. This role independently diagnoses product, process, and equipment-related issues while supporting production performance, test effectiveness, and quality objectives.

The Test Engineering Technician III partners closely with Test Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to support product launches, process improvements, failure analysis, and manufacturing readiness activities. This position serves as a subject matter expert for assigned products, test systems, fixtures, and troubleshooting methodologies while providing technical guidance to lower-level technicians.

• Perform advanced functional, in-circuit, environmental, diagnostic, and automated testing of electronic assemblies, subassemblies, and finished products.
• Independently diagnose and troubleshoot complex product, process, fixture, test equipment, and system failures to support production and engineering objectives.
• Conduct root cause investigations and document findings, corrective actions, and recommendations to improve product quality and test performance.
• Determine and execute appropriate repair, rework, and disposition activities in accordance with engineering, quality, and customer requirements.
• Support the development, validation, optimization, maintenance, and implementation of test fixtures, test processes, test programs, and automated test equipment.
• Collaborate with Test Engineers to support New Product Introduction (NPI), process validation, manufacturing readiness, and production implementation activities.
• Analyze test yields, failure trends, and process performance metrics to identify opportunities for quality, reliability, and operational improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on test effectiveness, first-pass yield, product quality, equipment performance, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Serve as a technical resource for production personnel regarding product functionality, testing methodologies, troubleshooting activities, and equipment operation.
• Train and provide technical guidance to Test Technicians, Test Operators, and manufacturing personnel regarding testing procedures, troubleshooting techniques, and best practices.
• Operate, maintain, and support automated test equipment (ATE), environmental chambers, vibration systems, and related test technologies to ensure operational readiness.
• Maintain accurate documentation of test results, troubleshooting activities, engineering data, corrective actions, and other required records in accordance with company procedures.

• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for assigned products, test systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing to lower-level technicians.
• Support cross-functional problem-solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Promote adherence to quality standards, engineering requirements, and testing procedures.

• Advanced electronics troubleshooting
• Root cause analysis
• Failure analysis and diagnostics
• Test system operation and optimization
• Technical problem‑solving
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Technical mentoring and coaching
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Communication and collaboration
• Process improvement
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Education: Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Technology, or related technical discipline preferred

Certifications:

• Electronics Technicians Association (ETA) Certification preferred
• IPC‑A‑610 Certification preferred
• IPC‑7711/7721…