Durability Test Technician

DEKA Research and Development; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

DEKA Research and Development seeks a reliable Test Technician to support Cleaning Durability Testing. This hands‑on role executes repetitive cleaning cycles, documents results, and notes irregularities during testing.

These temporary positions offer 1st and 2nd shift openings with potential to transition to permanent. The candidate will collaborate with engineering and quality teams to ensure test integrity and a safe, organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, assembly, or test tech environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks over long periods.
• Proficient with basic documentation tools and systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Perform repetitive cleaning cycles per manual instructions.
• Document progress and results in the Test Case Record using Word and Surround.
• Report and assist in documenting unexpected device behaviors by generating observation tickets.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to ensure test integrity and consistency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Follow written instructions

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Surround

Job description

DEKA is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Test Technician to support Cleaning Durability Testing initiatives. This hands‑on role involves executing and documenting repetitive cleaning cycles, monitoring device behavior, and identifying any irregularities during testing. These roles are temporary with a few openings having the option to be temporary to permanent. We have multiple openings on both 1st and 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform repetitive cleaning cycles in accordance with detailed instructions from a User Manual
• Document progress and results in the Test Case Record using standard tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Surround)
• Report and assist in the documentation of any unexpected device behaviors by generating observation tickets
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to ensure test integrity and consistency

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, assembly, or test technician environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions precisely
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks over extended periods
• Proficiency with basic documentation tools and systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

About DEKA

One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research and Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting‑edge technology into the modern age.

Behind DEKA's brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life‑changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.