Test Technician

Job Title:

Test Technician

Job Description

This Test Technician role focuses on planning, building, conducting, and monitoring both standard and complex tests for advanced autonomous cleaning equipment and related systems. You will support the development and validation of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, battery, and autonomous machine systems by setting up automated endurance tests, applying instrumentation, and accurately documenting results. This position offers a hands-on opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, automation, and prototype testing in a highly collaborative test environment.

Responsibilities

* Plan, build, conduct, and monitor standard and complex tests on systems and components, including automated accelerated endurance tests.

* Assist in the design and assembly of new automated test fixtures, and repair or improve existing fixtures to enhance test capability and reliability.

* Set up, configure, and support the execution of approximately 50 active tests, ensuring proper test conditions and adherence to test plans.

* Monitor active tests for signs of failure, performance issues, or anomalies and take appropriate action to address problems.

* Apply and install instrumentation such as strain gauges, pressure transducers, thermocouples, flow sensors, load cells, and other measurement devices on test articles.

* Maintain accurate and detailed test records to support continuous improvement of test processes and overall test quality.

* Document and communicate all test results clearly to Test Engineers and test requestors, using basic statistical and graphical methods to summarize findings.

* Support testing and validation activities across electrical, mechanical, systems, hydraulics, battery, engines, autonomous machines, and simulation systems.

* Contribute to test development activities, including mechatronics and industrial equipment testing, as well as systems and software-related tests.

* Participate in prototype builds and assembly testing, ensuring test setups align with engineering requirements and safety practices.

* Assist with the use and operation of highly accelerated life test (HALT) chambers when applicable.

* Collaborate closely with the test team to identify opportunities for increased automation and improved test efficiency.

* Demonstrate strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a proactive attitude in supporting test operations and team goals.

Essential Skills

* At least 6 months of experience working in test or related work in automotive, engineering, or manufacturing environments.

* Mechanical aptitude demonstrated through prior work experience or hands-on hobbies involving mechanical or technical activities.

* Experience installing and monitoring strain gauges, pressure transducers, thermocouples, flow sensors, load cells, and other instrumentation.

* Ability to plan, build, conduct, and monitor standard and complex tests, including automated endurance tests.

* Capability to maintain accurate test records and documentation to support process and quality improvements.

* Skill in documenting test results and communicating findings to Test Engineers and test requestors.

* Familiarity with basic statistical and graphical methods to summarize test results.

* Strong attitude, willingness to learn, and solid work ethic.

* Associate of Science degree in a technical or related engineering field is preferred but not required.

* Any prior test experience in a product development environment is preferred.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Experience working with mechatronics and industrial equipment in a test or development setting.

* Knowledge in test development for complex systems, including electrical, mechanical, and software components.

* Experience with HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Test) chambers is highly desired.

* Exposure to testing and validating electrical, mechanical, systems, hydraulics, battery, engines, autonomous machines, and simulation systems.

* Experience in systems and software testing, mechanical testing, assembly testing, and prototype builds.

* AAS or technical diploma with relevant working experience in testing or engineering-related fields.

* Interest…