Production Test Engineering Technician

SANMINA-SCI TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

ZT Systems is seeking a Production Test Engineering Technician to support production test, failure analysis and repair activities to meet quality targets and on-time delivery. You will liaise with Engineering and Mfg Test Development and work with cross-functional teams to exceed customer expectations.

The role covers Mfg Test Validation, NPI HW Test ownership, System Test execution, and ongoing sustaining support. Strong communication and multitasking are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and multi-task effectively.
• High school diploma or higher; IT-related associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Validate manufacturing tests on production hardware and drive process improvements.
• Create failure summary reports and identify false failures in test processes.
• Lead NPI hardware test, manage test execution and report status daily.
• Perform system tests, verifications and documentation for product releases.
• Provide sustaining support and issue resolution for test and repair activities.
• Communicate test issues to engineering and management for corrective action.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization & multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or higher

Associates degree in IT or related

CompTIA A+ or Network+ certification beneficial

Tools

Windows OS

Office Suite

Linux

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

• Peer technicians
• Leads / Supervisors / Managers

About The Role

The Production Test Engineering Technician supports production test, failure analysis and repair activities to achieve quality targets and on-time delivery of systems according to the overall production schedule. They provide first level support to the production team and act as a liaison with the Engineering and Mfg Test Development teams. The work closely with the cross-functional production and management teams to meet and exceed customer expectations.

What You Will Do

• Mfg Test Validation
  • Validate Mfg Test on production HW
  • Drive feedback loop \\ process improvement
  • Create failure summary report
    • Identify HW failures vs Test Process induced failures (false fails)
    • Work with System Engineering and Diagnostic team to close all open test issues
• NPI HW Test
  • Primary owner of NPI products in Test
  • Manage execution of Test Process
  • Provide daily updates of test status vs shipping plan
  • Drive all open test issues to closure
  • Provide Risk analysis and possible workarounds
  • Transition test/repair processes for NPI SKUs to Production Test/Repair team
• System Test
• Become SME for all execution of Mfg Test
• System updates and verification
• Execution of system test scripts and process
• System Failure Analysis and Repair

• Create failure summary reports – sort by priority – drive issues to closure
  • Troubleshooting of system errors for corrective actions
  • Identify false failures being caused by the test process
  • Provide feedback to manufacturing for process improvement

• Sustaining Support
  • Provide ongoing support and training for test and repair of MP products
• Issue Resolution

Manage/escalate Issues Impacting Systems In Test And Communicate To

• Peer technicians
• Engineering
• Test Eng Manager
• Continuous Improvement / 5S Support

process improvement actions:

• Peer technicians / engineers
• Leads / Supervisors / Managers
• Engineering

What You Bring

• Outstanding verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and multi-task

Competencies

• Possess a high level of integrity and strong work ethic
• Ability to work across engineering and production teams
• Ability to communicate issues verbally and in writing to all levels of employees

Education

• High school diploma or higher in a related discipline and/or equivalent related work experience
• Associates degree in IT, or related discipline is beneficial but not required
• CompTIA A+ or Network+ certifications are beneficial but not required

Experience

• Configuration experience of Microsoft OS VISTA/WIN7/Server/Office suite and basic Linux
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, and Word)
• 1 year PC system related hardware debug or networking experience preferred

ZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be around $28.50/hr. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.

Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world‑class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career‑defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.

Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

What We Offer

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

Compensation & Financial Security

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers

-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-

• Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
• Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

• Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
• Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.

• 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.