Test Technician

Part-time Test Technician

Part-time Test Technician (25 - 30 hrs/week) | Pay: $30 - $32/hr | Onsite in Reston, VA | 9-month contract-to-hire

The Test Technician ensures that products are accurately tested, verified, documented, and prepared for shipment in compliance with company quality standards and shipping regulations. This role also supports the Service After Sales (SAV) process by receiving returned equipment, performing preliminary diagnostics, and entering service information into internal tracking systems. The position is well-suited for someone with strong attention to detail, technical aptitude, and experience in manufacturing, electronics, logistics, or service environments.

• Perform final functional testing of products prior to shipment to ensure they meet quality and performance standards.
• Verify that products, quantities, and configurations match customer purchase orders and shipping requirements before release.
• Package and prepare products for domestic and international shipment in accordance with company procedures and regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with shipping carriers and logistics providers to support on-time and accurate deliveries.
• Prepare and maintain shipping documentation, including packing lists, invoices, and export paperwork, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards and federally regulated shipping procedures for all outgoing shipments.
• Enter and maintain shipment and tracking information, including logger tracking details, within the TTS system.
• Monitor shipments, identify issues, and resolve shipping discrepancies or delays as needed.
• Receive equipment and loggers returned from the field for repair, calibration, or service, and log them accurately upon arrival.
• Inspect incoming units, document receipt information, and ensure all relevant details are captured in internal systems.
• Enter logger information and preliminary diagnostic findings into the TTS system to support service workflows.
• Create SAV service orders based on received equipment and documented diagnostic information.
• Perform basic functional and diagnostic testing on returned loggers to identify potential issues or failures.
• Coordinate with technical and service teams to support repair, calibration, and service activities for returned equipment.
• Maintain organized records of testing, shipping, and service activities to support traceability and continuous improvement.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing, electronics, logistics, or service environment.
• Basic knowledge of electronics and electronic testing practices.
• Ability to perform functional testing and basic diagnostic checks on electronic products.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling orders, documentation, and testing procedures.
• Ability to follow established quality standards and shipping regulations.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with internal teams and external logistics providers.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple shipments, service orders, and documentation simultaneously.
• Comfort working with internal tracking and information systems.

• Surface mount soldering experience.
• Experience with ERP systems, such as Sage ERP.
• Experience using tracking, service, or inventory management software (for example, TTS, QLEVER, or similar systems).
• Understanding of domestic and international shipping processes, export documentation, and carrier management.
• Experience performing troubleshooting or diagnostic testing on electronic products.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and interest in working with electronic equipment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and service teams in a fast-paced environment.

This is a part-time position consisting of approximately 5 hours per day, 4 days per week, with a high degree of flexibility in start and end times. The role operates within a manufacturing and electronics-focused environment where products and electronic loggers are tested, packaged, and shipped. The team culture emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and a supportive group of employees, and employees often work with modern, technically interesting products.

Work involves regular use of computers, internal tracking systems such as TTS, and tools and equipment used for electronic testing and packaging. The environment supports a balance between structured procedures and flexible scheduling, making it suitable for individuals seeking part-time technical work with a positive and engaging workplace.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reston, VA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant…