Test Technician
Job Description
Empowering Opportunity
Position: Test Technician
Company: Sterling Engineering
Company: Sterling Engineering
Job Brief
about the job
job title: test technicianlocation: west columbia, schire type: contract to hirebenefits: insurance (medical, dental, vision), pto, and more!pay: $24–$28 per hourshift: split shift . we’re seeking a hands-on test technician with a solid technical foundation and strong troubleshooting abilities to support our electronic product testing operations. the ideal candidate will have formal training, certifications, or education in electronics and a working knowledge of ohm’s law, schematic reading, and electrical power systems. this role focuses on real-world testing, debugging, and validation.. job duties:
Experience
Job Successes is required
Job Detail
- Conduct electrical and electronic tests to verify performance, functionality, and compliance with production quality standards
- Troubleshoot and debug issues at the component, board, and system levels using schematics and test equipment
- Develop, maintain, and improve test and burn-in processes to ensure reliability and throughput
- Review and update process specifications and documentation to ensure accuracy and alignment with current practices
- Monitor yields and identify root causes of test failures, coordinating corrective actions with engineering and quality teams
- Support the design, setup, and validation of new test fixtures, jigs, and diagnostic tools
- Perform firmware flashing, system configuration, and multi-unit hardware interconnects (Ethernet/BNC/twisted pair)
- Set up and test complex disk arrays or power distribution assemblies as required
- Maintain preventive maintenance and calibration schedules for all test equipment
- Drive recovery and repair efforts for any downed test or burn-in stations, coordinating across maintenance and engineering teams
- Assist with new product introduction (NPI) by supporting test development and validation activities
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Qualifications: Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent military/electronics training required - Strong understanding of Ohm’s Law, circuit fundamentals, and electrical schematics
- Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting electronic or electrical systems
- Proficiency with meters, oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic tools
- Experience with power electronics or high-voltage systems is a plus
- Ability to follow detailed procedures, interpret technical drawings, and work independently to resolve issues
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information - ~
