Field & Lab Test Technician (PLC, Hydraulics)

tsu.edu; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON is seeking Test Technicians to operate, build, troubleshoot, and repair systems that prove out our technology. You will work hands-on with PLCs, motion control, hydraulics, and electrical systems in Austin and Phoenix field tests, coordinating with test and sustaining engineering.

Level and team (Product Test or Printing Test) are determined by experience and business needs. This role requires travel, lifting, and willingness to work nights or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Document test results and procedures clearly.
• Collaborate with engineering and test teams under pressure.
• Perform mechanical, electrical and fluid-related tests safely.
• Travel to field sites as required for multi-week deployments.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot mechanical, fluid, electro‑mechanical, and printer test systems.
• Build and maintain test infrastructure: test stands, fluid panels, electrical cabinets, PLC-controlled assemblies, and welded assemblies.
• Diagnose and repair using schematics, multimeters, and Beckhoff TwinCAT. Replace parts, calibrate, and work through root cause.
• Terminate and connect electrical, pneumatic, camlock, and EtherCAT cabling.
• Support on‑site test builds and field operations, including material logistics, QC measurements, and build tracking (Procore).
• Log test data, ticket work, track downtime, and keep inventory and documentation accurate.
• Follow and uphold SOPs for safety and testing.
• Higher levels: lead shifts, coordinate and mentor other technicians, drive upgrades with engineering, and own proactive reporting.

Skills

Schematic reading

Documentation

Team collaboration

Electrical & mechanical

Field travel

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Associate’s in mechatronics

Bachelor’s in manufacturing

High school diploma

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Multimeter

Job description

ICON is seeking Test Technicians to operate, build, troubleshoot, and repair systems that prove out our technology. You will work hands-on with PLCs, motion control, hydraulics, and electrical systems in Austin and Phoenix field tests, coordinating with test and sustaining engineering.

Level and team (Product Test or Printing Test) are determined by experience and business needs. This role requires travel, lifting, and willingness to work nights or weekends as needed.