Electrical Test Technician – Hardware Validation & Troubleshooting

Actalent; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking an Electrical Test Technician to join the Electrical Test Engineering Operations team. You will execute electrical and electromechanical testing on complex hardware, troubleshoot failures, analyze data, and support product development and manufacturing.

The role emphasizes hands-on test setup, interpretation of schematics, documentation, and collaboration with other teams in an onsite contract-to-hire environment.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with electronics test equipment such as power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, function generators, data acquisition, and measurement sensors.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical system and component schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and electromechanical testing on hardware systems and assemblies.
• Utilize oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, function generators, and other bench-top test equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical failures and identify root causes.
• Interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Collect, analyze, and document test data.
• Assist engineers with validation, verification, and product testing activities.
• Support troubleshooting efforts during development and production.
• Build and modify test setups as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of test procedures and results.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Schematic interpretation

Test equipment operation

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Electronic loads

Function generators

DAQ equipment

Job description

Actalent in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking an Electrical Test Technician to join the Electrical Test Engineering Operations team. You will execute electrical and electromechanical testing on complex hardware, troubleshoot failures, analyze data, and support product development and manufacturing.

The role emphasizes hands-on test setup, interpretation of schematics, documentation, and collaboration with other teams in an onsite contract-to-hire environment.