Production Test Technician I, 2nd Shift

Frontgrade Technologies; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision

401K Match with 100% immediate vesting

Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment

Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year

8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Job summary

Frontgrade Technologies in Carlsbad, California, is seeking a testing technician for their 2nd shift. The role involves setting up, calibrating, testing, and troubleshooting electronic components.

Candidates should have basic electronics knowledge and a High School Diploma or equivalent. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, 401K matching, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and troubleshooting of components in a production environment.
• Complete manual assembly operations as part of testing.
• Follow production documentation and maintain detailed records.
• Collaborate with engineering to solve production issues.
• Comply with standard test procedures for complex electronic components.
• Communicate production status and issues to the relevant teams.
• Provide daily reports and maintain clear documentation.

Skills

Basic electronics knowledge

Hands-on experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Performs the set‑up, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies. Determines and may develop test specifications, methods, and procedures from blueprints, drawings, and diagrams. May complete rework on assemblies and/or systems as a result of testing.

Responsibilities

• Work in production environment to perform testing and troubleshooting of various components
• Some manual assembly operations are required as part of the test function
• Carefully follow production documentation and processes, including keeping detailed records of testing and rework performed
• Work closely with engineering to solve production problems, including setting up and performing complex manual testing. Work on NPI and existing product qualifications
• Works from a variety of documents including test specifications, wiring diagrams, schematics, etc. where complete information is frequently lacking or from general oral engineering instructions requiring technical judgment, initiative and experience
• Complies with standard test procedures and specifications to perform tests on highly complex electronic developmental and production components, subassemblies and systems
• Verifies and analyzes test results; troubleshoots, repairs and adjusts equipment so that their performance complies with test requirements and that the quality of the product is assured, and determines when rework is necessary to ensure product compliance
• Proactively influence plans to establish and maintain necessary test infrastructure to ensure testing is performed in a sustainable and reliable manner
• Communicate daily production status, testing progress, and issues to supervisors, engineering, and team members.
• Provide accurate daily reports and maintain clear documentation of completed work and outstanding issues.

Qualifications

• No experience is required in area of responsibility.
• Basic electronics knowledge or related hands‑on experience is a plus.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Security Clearance.

Shift

2nd Shift: 3:30 PM – 12:30 AM, with shift differential pay in addition to the base hourly rate.

Additional Information

This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.

Benefits

• Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
• 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
• 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave