Electronic Test Technician

Sterling Engineering; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology manufacturer in Elgin, Illinois, is hiring an Electronics Test Technician. This role involves designing and developing electronic test fixtures, creating schematics and documentation, and troubleshooting electronic devices. Ideal candidates will have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering along with 2–5+ years of relevant experience. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the intersection of electronics and mechanical design in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of hands-on experience in electronics, testing, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals and component-level troubleshooting.
• Experience building, wiring, and debugging circuits and electronic assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic test fixtures for functional testing.
• Create schematics, wiring diagrams, and detailed documentation.
• Troubleshoot fixtures and electronic devices at both component and system levels.

Skills

Hands-on experience in electronics

Testing and troubleshooting

Ability to read schematics

Microcontroller experience

Basic programming or scripting

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Eagle

Job description

We're hiring an Electronics Test Technician for a fast-growing, innovative technology manufacturer specializing in advanced electronic components used across a wide range of industries. This is a highly hands-on role where you’ll design, build, and support real-world test solutions that directly impact product quality and production efficiency. If you enjoy working at the intersection of electronics, mechanical design, and problem-solving—and want to see your work used in both production and customer environments—this is an excellent opportunity to grow your technical skillset in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electronic test fixtures for functional testing, validation, and production use
• Create schematics, wiring diagrams, and detailed documentation for fixture builds
• Select and integrate components such as connectors, switches, and microcontrollers
• Assemble, wire, and prototype fixtures including soldering, breadboarding, and enclosure integration
• Troubleshoot fixtures and electronic devices at both component and system levels
• Support production teams by maintaining, repairing, and improving existing test fixtures
• Assist in diagnosing product or test-related failures in manufacturing environments

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 2–5+ years of hands-on experience in electronics, testing, or manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals and component-level troubleshooting
• Experience building, wiring, and debugging circuits and electronic assemblies
• Ability to read and create schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience with microcontrollers (Arduino, PIC, ARM, or similar) is a plus
• Familiarity with communication interfaces (I²C, SPI, UART, USB, GPIO)
• Basic programming or scripting experience for test automation is a plus
• Experience with CAD or schematic tools (Altium, KiCad, Eagle, etc.) is a plus

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.