Test Engineering Tech

Join the SMTC Team as an Electronics Test Engineer Technician in Melbourne, FL!

At SMTC Corporation, we are guided by a clear purpose: "We believe we enhance people's lives and our world every day." Our vision is to be an inspiring organization that earns the trust and admiration of our customers. As a leading EMS provider, we strive for the highest industry returns, driven by our passionate and dedicated employees.

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.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• 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.

Competencies:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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 Certification preferred
• Experience:
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting electronics testing, troubleshooting, manufacturing, repair, or technical operations in an electronics manufacturing environment.
  • Advanced experience operating, troubleshooting, and supporting Automated Test Equipment (ATE), environmental chambers, vibration systems, and related test technologies.
  • Strong understanding of electronic theory, circuit analysis, and troubleshooting methodologies including Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL), and Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL).
  • Experience interpreting schematics, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.
  • Experience performing root cause analysis and…