Principal Test Engineering Technician

TechDigital Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Test Engineering Technician to enhance the reliability of test equipment for complex circuit boards. In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance, calibration, and validation of test equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will work independently to address production line issues and implement improvements to enhance manufacturing operations. This position offers a dynamic environment where your technical skills will directly impact product quality and operational efficiency. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant contribution, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repair of test equipment.
• Ability to document and update equipment specifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and validate test equipment independently.
• Respond to production line test equipment issues affecting quality.

Skills

Test Equipment Maintenance

Calibration Skills

Problem Solving

Documentation Skills

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics or related field

Certification in Test Engineering

Tools

Calibration Equipment

Test Fixtures

Documentation Software

Job description

The Principal Test Engineering Technician assists Test Engineers in the development of complex printed circuit board in-circuit test fixtures, as well as box and PC-based functional test equipment for electro-mechanical, hydro-pneumatic, optical sub-assemblies and systems. Frequently working independently, the incumbent fabricates, duplicates, documents, updates, repairs, and certifies new and existing production test equipment; provides design for manufacturability and design for test input on products and test equipment designs; and ensures that test fixtures and equipment are in compliance with regulatory and company standards.

Essential Behaviors and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for hands-on maintenance, repair, calibration, and validation of new and existing test equipment.
2. Responds to production line test equipment issues affecting output, yield, or end product quality.
3. Identifies and provides enhancements to test equipment to support existing or new manufacturing operations.
4. Under minimum supervision, will initiate or implement changes to existing test equipment to support improvements in cost, methods, quality, or to address material support/obsolescence issues. This includes test and validation activity and updating equipment documentation.

Working Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm