Sr. Production Test Technician (2025-040)

Astronics; Washington; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stay Healthy - Health, dental, vision,

401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Astronics AES in Redmond, WA is hiring a Sr. Production Test Technician on First Shift to join the manufacturing team for testing and validating complex assemblies. You will work with engineers during setup, perform troubleshooting and quality testing across subassemblies and final products.

Ideal candidates hold an AS in Electronics Technology or equivalent power-electronics experience. Expect work around high voltage and safety-compliant testing in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or related field; equivalent electronics military schooling/experience accepted.
• High-power electronics and/or high-power avionics technician experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Experience with troubleshooting, testing, and quality testing of electronic assemblies and systems within manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing operations with engineers during setup; troubleshoot, rework and test parts and assemblies.
• Assemble, test and troubleshoot complex assemblies and final systems using standard test equipment; analyze results for performance adjustments.
• Set up specialized test equipment and use programs to collect and evaluate operating/test data.

Skills

Electrical/electronic knowledge

Circuit boards and processors

Soldering

Data collection/analysis

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology

High-power electronics/avionics experience accepted

Tools

Test equipment

HiPot/industrial control software

Soldering iron

PC hardware/software basics

Job description

Sr. Production Test Technician (2025-040)

Astronics Subsidiary Astronics AES

Location Redmond, WA

Description

Job Summary

**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 15 years consecutively, please read on!**

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.

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:

• Manual dexterity
• 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

Work Environment:

• Exposure to high voltage
• Exposure to chemicals
• Exposure to LN2
• Moderate noise environment

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

Position Requirements

See above.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

About the Organization

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 tehnologie