Electronics Test Technician – Quality & Troubleshooting

Patton, LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Patton, LLC seeks experienced Test Technicians for openings at Gaithersburg and Baltimore to support high-mix electronics manufacturing through advanced troubleshooting, test process optimization, and continuous improvement.

You will diagnose issues, read schematics, develop test procedures, and document results while mentoring junior technicians and collaborating with engineering, production, and support teams.

Qualifications

• AA/Technician Diploma in Electronics Technology or HS with 3–5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals.
• Ability to read schematics and assembly drawings.
• Experience with oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 inspection and/or soldering standards.
• Understanding of ESD handling practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word) and collaboration platforms (Teams).
• Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, testing, and component-level troubleshooting on network access and connectivity products.
• Read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, and technical documentation to diagnose issues.
• Develop, improve, and maintain test procedures, setups, fixtures, and test strategies.
• Provide clear and accurate documentation of test results, failures, and manufacturing activities.
• Identify trends and provide feedback to Manufacturing, Engineering, and Management to improve quality and test yield.
• Train and mentor other technicians, sharing technical knowledge and best practices.
• Interface with Manufacturing, Engineering, Technical Support, Purchasing/Planning, Sales, and customers as needed.
• Ensure compliance with IPC-A-610 standards and ESD handling procedures.
• Perform firmware loading, configuration, and use of terminal programs as required.
• Work both independently and within team-based production environments.

Skills

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Electronic test equipment

IPC-A-610 familiarity

ESD handling

Documentation

Office/Teams collaboration

Teamwork

Education

AA/Technician Diploma in Electronics Technology

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

Patton, LLC seeks experienced Test Technicians for openings at Gaithersburg and Baltimore to support high-mix electronics manufacturing through advanced troubleshooting, test process optimization, and continuous improvement.

You will diagnose issues, read schematics, develop test procedures, and document results while mentoring junior technicians and collaborating with engineering, production, and support teams.