Prototype Test Technician, Engineering Support

Flint Hills Resources; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex, a Koch company, seeks a hands-on Test Technician to support prototype development and production readiness. You will perform verification testing, build and maintain fixtures, and help troubleshoot issues on the shop floor to improve producibility and reliability.

Day-to-day work blends lab prototyping, bench testing, and shopfloor troubleshooting in coordination with engineering and production teams. Relevant associates degree and manual skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree (or equivalent certificate) in engineering technology, electronics, mechanical technology, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 months to 3 years of related hands-on experience in electrical testing, prototyping, production support, or electronic/mechanical assembly.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, BOMs, test procedures, and safety/maintenance documentation.
• Basic soldering skills and competency using common hand tools and electrical test instruments (multimeter, insulation resistance tester, etc.).
• Able to document procedures and results clearly (written reports, spreadsheets) and communicate findings effectively to engineers and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support product verification and validation activities, including hands-on testing, data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform engineering decisions.
• Design, fabricate, assemble, and maintain test fixtures, prototypes, and modified assemblies to generate development, standardization, and quality control data.
• Troubleshoot product and process issues on the shop floor and recommend design or manufacturing changes to improve producibility and reliability.
• Program, calibrate, and maintain test and perform preventive maintenance to ensure reliable test operations.
• Produce clear technical documentation: test procedures, numerical and graphical test results, change recommendations, BOM/route reviews, and training materials for production staff.

Skills

Electrical testing

Prototyping

Data collection

Documentation

Soldering

Reading schematics

Hand tools

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Cirris test systems

Cirris cable testers

Hypot testers

Digital ohmmeters

Multimeter

Job description

Molex, a Koch company, seeks a hands-on Test Technician to support prototype development and production readiness. You will perform verification testing, build and maintain fixtures, and help troubleshoot issues on the shop floor to improve producibility and reliability.

Day-to-day work blends lab prototyping, bench testing, and shopfloor troubleshooting in coordination with engineering and production teams. Relevant associates degree and manual skills are required.