Product Test Technician I

ICON Technology Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON is seeking a Product Test Technician I to support operation, integration, and troubleshooting of test systems. This role involves assisting with test infrastructure maintenance, fabrication of test articles, and collaborating with the test engineering team.

You will work on mechanical, fluid, and electro-mechanical test systems, learn PLCs like Beckhoff TwinCAT, and help document results while following safety SOPs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associates preferred.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, or fluid testing.
• Ability to read schematics and technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setup, operation, and troubleshooting of test systems.
• Support maintenance of test infrastructure and stands.
• Fabricate and integrate test articles and equipment.
• Assist with integration of motion-control and software subsystems.
• Document test data and follow SOPs for safety.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Reading schematics

Team collaboration

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Education

High school diploma

Associates in mechatronics or related field (preferred)

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Test equipment setup tools

Job description

ICON is seeking a Product Test Technician I to support the operation, integration, and troubleshooting of test systems. This role involves assisting with test infrastructure maintenance, fabrication of test articles, and collaborating with the test engineering team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of mechanical, fluid, and electro-mechanical test systems.
• Support the maintenance of ICON's test infrastructure, including test stands, fluid systems, and processes under guidance.
• Assist in the fabrication and integration of test articles and equipment: fluid panels, actuators, motors, gears, electrical cabinets, PLCs, and welded assemblies.
• Assist with the integration, operation, and troubleshooting of motion-control, and software/firmware subsystems within test systems.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain accurate documentation and log test data.
• Learn and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for safety and testing.
• Assist with on-site testing, repair, and troubleshooting under supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associates in mechatronics, mechanical engineering technology, or relevant field preferred).
• 0-2 years of experience in mechanical, electrical, or fluid system testing.
• Strong interest in fabrication, assembly, and troubleshooting.
• Basic ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with mechanical tools, fasteners, and gear assemblies.
• Willingness to learn PLC systems (Beckhoff Twincat).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in extreme environments, including high or low temperatures, sun, rain, mud, or areas without electricity.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in extreme environments, including high or low temperatures, sun, rain, mud, or areas without electricity.
• Comfortable with hands-on, field-based work.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).

As part of our compliance with these obligations, the Company invites you to voluntarily self-identify as set forth below. Provision of such information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your employment or subject you to any adverse treatment. Any and all information provided will be considered confidential, will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file, and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement purposes.

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