Electronics Test Technician: Fixtures & Test Automation

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

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.