Electrical Test Technician

ManpowerGroup; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is sourcing an Electrical Test Technician for an onsite role in Costa Mesa, CA. The contractor-to-hire opportunity offers $30-$35 per hour. You will test production sub-assemblies, diagnose failures and perform repairs to meet factory specifications.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of electronics experience, a degree in electronics (AS preferred) and hands-on work with high power electronics, IGBT and AC-DC conversion. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely testing.

Qualifications

• Certificate or degree in electronics (AS preferred).
• Minimum three years electronics experience.
• Experience with high power electronics up to 480 VAC.
• Familiar with IGBT, analog circuitry and AC-DC conversion.
• Knowledge of through hole and SMT circuitry.
• Power supply experience and PFС knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Tests production sub-assemblies, modules and systems per criteria and priorities.
• Troubleshoots to determine root cause of non-conformance.
• Performs thorough daily inspection of each unit before testing.
• Performs required repairs to return units to spec and tests.
• Performs burn-in when required.
• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical problems and reports findings.
• Uses test fixtures to test modules and boards.
• Notifies manager of defective test equipment or fixtures.
• Operates oscilloscopes, meters, power supplies and loads.
• Maintains a clean, safe workbench and follows safety rules.
• Acquires parts from stockroom as needed for troubleshooting.

Skills

High power electronics

AC/DC conversion

IGBTs & analog

PCB testing SMT

Power supply

Oscilloscopes

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

AS Degree in Electronics

Tools

Test fixtures

Job description

Our client, a leading Electronics industry, is seeking a Electrical Test Technician to join their team.

Job Title: Electrical Test Technician

Location: Onsite - Costa Mesa California

Job type: Contract to Hire

Pay Rate : $30-$35/hr

Certificate or Degree in Electronics (prefer AS Degree)

Experience Minimum of three years electronics experience

• Experience with High Power electronics - 480 VAC, single phase and three phase power
• Knowledge of AC to AC Converter Systems preferred
• Familiarity and experience with IGBT's, analog circuitry and AC-DC conversion
• Knowledge of through hole and SMT circuitry
• Power supply experience
• Knowledge of Power Factor Correction circuitry
• Tests production sub-assemblies, modules, and systems to ensure proper operation per established test criteria and/ according to the daily priorities assigned by the Asst. Test Supervisor.
• Troubleshoots Production units, PCB's, Sub-Assemblies down to the component level (Where applicable) to determine cause of non-conformance.
• On a daily basis, performs a thorough inspection of each unit, PCB or subassembly prior to testing.
• Performs required repairs to return unit when necessary to operational state and tests to factory specifications.
• Performs Burn-In process where required.
• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical problems to determine route cause of issue and relates information to the Production and QC Manager and/or Engineering Dept.
• Uses test fixtures to test modules, circuit boards, etc
• Notifies the Production and QC Manager of any defective test equipment, test fixtures, tools, etc.
• Operates oscilloscopes, meters, power supplies, loads, test fixtures, etc. and understands their use and function.
• Uses hand tools and operates small power tools and understands their use and function
• On a daily basis, maintains work bench to secure a clean and safe working area.
• Follows all safety rules that have been implemented by the company at all times and reports any unsafe conditions to their immediate supervisor.
• Acquires parts from the stockroom, when needed, to troubleshoot and repair any defective PCB's, assemblies or units.
• Reports any unusual problems that occur during testing to the Production/QC Manager or Test Lead so that an investigation can begin immediately whenever the situation arises.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.