Sr. Test Technician

Catapult Solutions Group

Colorado Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Paid time off and holiday benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

An established American manufacturer is seeking a Sr. Test Technician in Colorado Springs to ensure the reliability of cutting-edge electronic signage systems. The position entails setting up and conducting tests, wiring PCBAs, and collaborating with engineering teams to develop innovative products. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and significant experience in PCB testing. Join a company with over 50 years of industry leadership and contribute to impactful infrastructure technology.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
3-5 years of hands-on PCB testing and validation experience.
Strong ability to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

Set up and execute comprehensive testing procedures for electronic and mechanical sign designs.
Troubleshoot electrical and electronic failures to the PCBA level using advanced lab equipment.
Document test results and prepare detailed technical reports for engineering review.

Skills

PCB Testing

Embedded Systems

Technical Report Writing

Lab Equipment Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LabView

Oscilloscope

Logic Analyzer

Job description

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Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

Full-Time Position

About Our Client

Our client is an established American manufacturer with over 50 years of industry leadership in electronic signage and transportation systems. Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, this innovative company specializes in designing and manufacturing electronic price signs and LED message displays that serve highway and gas station applications nationwide. The company operates with a "Designed to be Bold, Engineered to Last" philosophy, investing heavily in research and development to create the most reliable and advanced signage systems in the industry. Their products feature industry-exclusive technologies including superior display feedback, advanced energy efficiency, and military-grade durability, all proudly designed and manufactured in the United States.

Job Description

As a Sr. Test Technician, you will play a critical role in bringing cutting-edge electronic signage systems from design concept to market-ready products. Your day-to-day work will involve setting up and testing engineering designs for large electronic and mechanical signs, gathering hardware components, wiring PCBAs and systems together, and loading software components to create fully functional signage systems. You will have direct impact on ensuring the reliability and performance of LED and motor-controlled message signs that serve critical infrastructure applications across highways and gas stations nationwide.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced embedded systems, microcontrollers, and communication protocols while collaborating closely with engineering and design teams. The ideal candidate is passionate about electronics, enjoys hands-on testing and troubleshooting, and thrives in a collaborative environment where attention to detail and technical precision are paramount.

Duties and Responsibilities

Set up and execute comprehensive testing procedures for electronic and mechanical sign designs
Wire PCBAs and components together to build complete signage systems according to engineering specifications
Load and configure software components for embedded systems and microcontrollers
Conduct systematic testing of LED and motor-controlled message signage systems
Document test results and prepare detailed technical reports for engineering review
Troubleshoot electrical and electronic failures to the PCBA level using advanced lab equipment
Create and maintain test plans and technical documentation for various product lines
Validate products against industry standards and company specifications
Program and set up LabView systems for PCBA testing procedures
Generate temperature and humidity test protocols for thermal chamber validation
Perform photometric analysis and environmental controls testing
Utilize serial communication protocols including RS232, RS485, Ethernet, SPI, and I2C
Work simultaneously on multiple projects while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines

Required Experience/Skills

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field
3-5 years of hands-on PCB testing and validation experience (critical requirement)
Strong ability to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams
Proficiency with lab equipment including logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and multimeters
Experience with embedded systems and microcontroller programming
Knowledge of serial communication protocols (RS232, RS485, Ethernet, SPI, I2C)
Technical report writing and documentation skills
Experience creating test plans and validation procedures
LabView programming experience for automated testing
Understanding of thermal and environmental testing procedures
Ability to work with psychrometric charts for temperature/humidity testing

Nice-to-Haves

Experience with Linux command line operations
Background in embedded firmware development
Familiarity with photometric analysis techniques
Experience in signage or display technology industries
Knowledge of salt fog testing and other environmental test chambers
Previous work in manufacturing or product validation environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related engineering discipline required.

Pay & Benefits Summary

Competitive salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company matching
Paid time off and holiday benefits
Professional development and training opportunities
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a stable, established company

Apply Today!

Join a team that's been engineering excellence for over 50 years! If you're passionate about electronics and ready to make an impact in critical infrastructure technology, we want to hear from you.

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