Automated Test Technician - Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Actalent; Kansas; On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long‑term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO/Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a hands-on Test Technician to support automated test systems used in manufacturing and service operations at our Wichita facility. You will troubleshoot equipment, perform preventive maintenance, train operators, and help improve test system reliability while minimizing downtime.

The role requires 3+ years of experience with automated test equipment, knowledge of RF/electronic test gear, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative engineering team.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in electronics.
• 3+ years of experience supporting, maintaining, or operating automated test equipment.
• Knowledge of RF and electronic test equipment, connectors, cables, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to diagnose technical issues.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with operators, technicians, and engineers.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs is preferred.
• Training and documentation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair automated test equipment and test stands.
• Serve as the first line of support for production test operators.
• Identify hardware, software, fixturing, and operator-related issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and component replacements.
• Maintain service records and document troubleshooting activities.
• Analyze recurring issues and recommend long-term improvements.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize production disruptions.
• Train operators on proper equipment use and basic troubleshooting.
• Create simple training materials, checklists, and reference guides.
• Partner with engineering teams to improve test system performance and reliability.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Training others

Root cause analysis

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

RF test equipment

Electrical test equipment

Connectors & cables

Troubleshooting techniques

Job description

Actalent is seeking a hands-on Test Technician to support automated test systems used in manufacturing and service operations at our Wichita facility. You will troubleshoot equipment, perform preventive maintenance, train operators, and help improve test system reliability while minimizing downtime.

The role requires 3+ years of experience with automated test equipment, knowledge of RF/electronic test gear, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative engineering team.