Testing Technician (Temporary ​/ Contract

Testing Technician (Temporary / Contract)

Engagement type: Temporary / contract, full-time (40 hrs/week)
Estimated duration: 4–6 months (potential to extend)
Location: On-site, San Diego, CA

Summary
A San Diego product development engineering firm is seeking a temporary Testing Technician to support a hands‑on test effort on a device/machine under development. The technician will execute test protocols, operate test equipment and fixtures, collect and record data, and document and report findings to the engineering team. This is a lab/bench‑based role well suited to a detail‑oriented technician who is comfortable working from written procedures and producing clean, accurate test documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and tear down test equipment, fixtures, and instrumentation to run tests on a device or machine
• Execute test protocols and procedures accurately and consistently
• Record test data, observations, and results with a high degree of accuracy and traceability
• Document findings and prepare clear, organized test reports and summaries for engineers
• Identify, flag, and log anomalies, failures, or out‑of‑spec conditions during testing
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe test environment and follow all lab and safety procedures
• Communicate status and results to the engineering team; support troubleshooting as needed

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a test/testing technician, lab technician, engineering technician, or similar hands‑on role
• Comfort operating test equipment and instrumentation and working from written test procedures
• Strong data‑recording and technical‑documentation skills; attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to write clear, well‑organized test reports
• Reliable, self‑directed, and able to commit to a full‑time on‑site schedule for the project duration
• Associate degree or technical certificate in a relevant field a plus, or equivalent hands‑on experience

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have

• Experience testing in a regulated or product‑development environment (e.g., medical device, biotech instrumentation, printers, or complex commercial/industrial products)
• Familiarity with verification/validation (V&V) testing and test documentation practices
• Comfort with mechanical, electrical, and/or electromechanical device testing

$21-$30/ Hour DOE & Flexible