Electronic Test Technician

Test Technician Job

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Test Technician to support our engineering team in troubleshooting, testing, and debugging electronic systems. This role involves hands-on work with products and equipment in an onsite environment. Responsibilities include supporting troubleshooting and debug assignments under the supervision of engineers, conducting testing activities, providing technical information and documentation as directed by engineering and service teams, interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, soldering and de-soldering PCB components according to IPC J-STD-001 standards, reporting progress and status of assignments promptly, writing verification and validation protocols, performing tests, and writing V&V reports, and assisting with the design, development, testing, and manufacturing of fixtures, gaging products, and other tools.

Essential Skills include proficiency in electronics and engineering, strong troubleshooting skills, particularly with PCB and test equipment, experience in electronic system testing, ability to read and interpret PCB schematics and engineering drawings, soldering skills according to IPC J-STD-001 standards, and experience with video interfaces, power supplies, USB interfaces, EMC/EMI, and embedded systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent required, an associate degree preferred, 5 years of relevant experience required, experience with medical device design requirements preferred, ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical staff, detail-oriented with solid experience in PCB, sub-assembly, and assembly troubleshooting, familiarity with test equipment and ability to read schematics and troubleshoot circuits, knowledge of electronic and electronic systems manufacturing/test processes, proficiency in MS Office Suite, and experience with software such as Altera, Python, Linux, C#, Altium, Solidworks, and various file viewers.

This is an onsite role located in Santa Barbara, CA, requiring hands-on responsibilities with products and equipment. The work environment is collaborative and requires effective communication with cross-functional teams. Employees enjoy 2 weeks of PTO and 6 paid holidays. This is a Contract position based out of Goleta, California. The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: medical, dental & vision, critical illness, accident, and hospital, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short and long-term disability, health spending account, transportation benefits, employee assistance program, and time off/leave.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.