Sr. Production Test Technician

Astronics Corporation; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Job summary

Astronics AES in Redmond, WA, is seeking a Sr. Production Test Technician on First Shift to join a dynamic team focused on testing and debugging high‑power electronics and avionics systems.

The role emphasizes hands‑on assembly, test, troubleshooting, and data collection, with collaboration from engineers and technical specialists to ensure quality and adherence to procedures. Candidates should have an associate degree in electronics or related field and 2–4 years of experience; high‑power

Qualifications

• Associate degree (AS) in Electronics Technology or related field; equivalent electronics military schooling and experience may be considered.
• Total qualifying experience typically 2–4 years in essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing operations including setup with engineers and troubleshooting, rework, and quality testing of parts and assemblies.
• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot complex assemblies and final systems using standard test equipment; analyze results to determine adjustments.
• Set up specialized test equipment; use programs to collect and evaluate operating/test data.
• Assist in developing methods to modify manufacturing processes; work with engineers on experiments.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Test equipment

Data collection

Troubleshooting

Soldering

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology or related field

Tools

HiPot

Circuit boards

Job description

Astronics AES is seeking a Sr. Production Test Technician on First Shift in Redmond, WA.

If you are interested in working at a dynamic company with a winning culture which has won awards as one of Washington's Best Places to work for 16years consecutively, please read on!

JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Production Test Technician should have intermediate mechanical/electrical knowledge, seeking further guidance from Technical Specialists as required. They will carry out their duties with an emphasis on training, knowledge of commonly used equipment, and quality. This role will follow set procedures and standard operational guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up, as well as performing troubleshooting, rework, and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies.
• Assemble, test and troubleshoot complex assemblies and/or final systems. Use standard test equipment and analyze results to evaluate performance and determine need for adjustment.
• Setup of specialized test equipment
• Use sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating and test data.
• May assist in developing methods and procedures to modify the manufacturing process.
• May work with engineers in conducting experiments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• Associate degree (AS) in Electronics Technology or related field/ equivalent electronics military schooling and experience required

*High-power electronics and/or high-power avionics technician experience may be considered in lieu of formal education. Total qualifying experience must meet the years, duties, skills and proficiency required to perform the position level standards.

• Demonstrates competency (typically 2-4 years of direct experience in the essential functions of the position)

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Electrical/electronic knowledge
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
• Industrial control software - Control and data acquisition software (ie HiPot)
• Adjust or replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry or electronics components, using hand tools or soldering iron

Physical Abilities:

• Lifting heavy (typically 40 lbs) items
• Near vision
• Color and brightness differentiation - The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
• Exposure to high voltage
• Exposure to chemicals
• Exposure to LN2

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• As a US Department of Defense Contractor, this position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test including screening for the use of cannabis.

Salary is $29.14 - $43.71 per hour.

Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.

Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Stay Healthy - Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity
• Save for the Future - 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Find Balance - Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture
• Time for You - Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For over 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. The Company's strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to its targeted markets.
For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit www.Astronics.com .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Astronics Corporation’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.