Electrical Test Technician / Machine Operator

Advantest America; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantest America is seeking an Electronics Test Technician / Test Equipment Operator to perform functional, electrical, and system-level testing of electronic assemblies and finished products. You will operate automated and manual test equipment, document results, and support manufacturing and engineering to ensure quality and compliance with specifications.

Responsibilities include testing to acceptance criteria, logging data in MES or QA systems, troubleshooting component and system faults,

Qualifications

• Proven ability to perform electrical, functional, and operational testing.
• Accurate documentation of test results and procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault isolation skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical, functional, and operational testing of assemblies and finished products.
• Operate automated test stations, production test systems, and diagnostic equipment.
• Follow procedures, specs, and quality standards to verify performance.
• Record results in MES/databases and review logs for recurring issues.
• Troubleshoot failures and escalate complex problems to engineering/quality teams.
• Set up equipment, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Electrical testing

Test equipment operation

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Tools

ATE

Oscilloscopes

DMM

Power supplies

Job description

Position Summary

The Electronics Test Technician / Test Equipment Operator is responsible for performing functional, electrical, and system-level testing of electronic assemblies, subassemblies, and finished products. This position operates automated and manual test equipment, diagnoses failures, documents results, and supports manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure product quality, reliability, and compliance with specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical, functional, and operational testing of electronic assemblies, modules, and finished products.
• Operate automated test stations, production test systems, and specialized diagnostic equipment.
• Follow test procedures, work instructions, engineering specifications, and quality standards.
• Verify product performance against established acceptance criteria.
• Record test results accurately within manufacturing execution systems (MES), databases, or quality tracking systems.
• Troubleshoot and identify failed components, assemblies, or system-level defects.
• Escalate complex failures to Engineering, Quality, or Repair teams as required.
• Perform equipment setup, calibration verification, and basic preventive maintenance.
• Support engineering validation testing and new product introduction (NPI) activities.
• Review test logs and identify recurring failures or process issues.
• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with ESD, safety, and quality procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Essential Duties

Product Testing

• Execute production and qualification test procedures.
• Perform functional verification of electronic products.
• Conduct continuity, insulation, voltage, current, and performance measurements.
• Verify operation of sensors, actuators, power supplies, communications interfaces, and control systems.

Troubleshooting

• Analyze test failures and error codes.
• Isolate hardware-related faults.
• Verify corrective actions and retest repaired assemblies.
• Document failure modes and findings.

Equipment Operation

• Operate:
  • Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Digital Multimeters (DMM)
  • Power Supplies
  • Data Acquisition Systems
  • Environmental Test Equipment
  • Network and Communication Test Instruments
  • Custom Manufacturing Test Stations