Electrical ATE Technician

Testek Solutions; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Testek, based in Wixom, Michigan, seeks an Electrical Automated Test Equipment Technician to help build and service advanced automated test systems for aircraft components.

You will read schematics, solder, wire ARINC/MIL connectors, and assemble high-voltage circuitry while collaborating with shop and design teams worldwide.

Willingness to travel to customer sites and a proactive work ethic are essential in this role at Testek.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Proficient in soldering stations and power supplies.
• Experience wiring ARINC and MIL-type connectors.
• Familiar with aircraft crimping tools.
• Experience assembling high voltage circuits (1000Vac/Vdc and beyond).
• Proficient in wiring harnesses and interface test adapters.
• Skilled in assembling complex electronic boxes and units.
• Ability to perform thorough dry checks on electrical devices, including harnesses and adapters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to collaborate with teams globally.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites for equipment installation.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in understanding electrical schematics.
• Soldering stations, power supplies, and related equipment usage.
• Wiring ARINC and MIL-type connectors.
• Aircraft crimping tools usage.
• Assembling high voltage circuits (1000Vac/Vdc+).
• Wiring harnesses and interface test adapters.
• Assembling complex electronic boxes and units.
• Perform thorough dry checks on electrical devices, harnesses and adapters.
• Wiring and assembling electrical and electronic units.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to collaborate with Testek team members, suppliers, and customers globally.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites for equipment installation.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Soldering

ARINC connectors

MIL connectors

Crimping tools

High voltage wiring

Wiring harnesses

Electronic box assembly

Communication skills

Travel readiness

US Citizenship

Tools

Soldering stations

Power supplies

Crimping tools

ARINC/MIL connectors

Job description

Established in 1969, Testek is the leader in Aerospace and Aircraft Component Test Equipment. Testek is a small company with approximately 170 team members, with its headquarters located in Wixom, Michigan. We pride ourselves in a family-like work environment that includes a diverse team of talented and enthusiastic people.

Testek designs, manufactures, supports, and services diversified products including custom test equipment/products and standard test equipment/products. Our wide-ranging capability includes simple manual to complex automatic machinery. Testek offers innovative and competitive solutions to various sectors including aerospace, aircraft, and industrial.

We invite you to explore our website at www.testek.com for more information about our company and our products.

We’re excited to announce an opportunity for a skilled and experienced Electrical Automated Test Equipment Technician to join our growing company. In this role, you will be instrumental in building advanced automated test systems for aircraft electronic and electrical components, adhering to rigorous standards established by third-party OEMs and industry regulations. Collaborating closely with our dedicated shop and design teams, you will play a vital role in achieving the ATE group’s goals and driving our mission forward.

Some of the job duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Proficient in understanding electrical schematics.
• Talented in the use of soldering stations, power supplies, and related equipment
• Expertise in wiring ARINC and MIL-type connectors
• Familiarity with aircraft crimping tools
• Experience in assembling high voltage circuits (1000Vac/Vdc and beyond)
• Proficient in wiring harnesses and interface test adapters
• Skilled in the assembly of complex electronic boxes and units
• Ability to perform thorough dry checks on electrical devices, including harnesses and adapters
• Experience in wiring and assembling electrical and electronic units
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with Testek team members, suppliers, and customers around the globe
• A self-motivated individual with a driven work ethic
• Willingness to travel to customer sites for equipment installation
• Must be a US Citizen

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer. People of color, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)