Test Engineering Technician I - First Shift

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Indiana is seeking a hands-on Test Technician to support manufacturing test operations using bed-of-nails and SPEA flying probe systems.

You will load fixtures, verify test programs, and configure product-specific tests to ensure quality before production. You will assist with changeovers, troubleshoot routine equipment, collect performance data, and help maintain test gear.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent, or higher.
• Ability to follow technical procedures and work instructions.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to learn new equipment and processes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing test operations involving bed-of-nails and SPEA flying probe test systems.
• Assist with loading and verifying test fixtures, programs, and product-specific test configurations.
• Perform product changeovers and help ensure test equipment is ready for production.
• Troubleshoot routine test equipment and test process issues, escalating more complex concerns when needed.
• Investigate circuit board defects to identify root cause.
• Assist engineers with test system setup, validation, maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.
• Collect and document test system performance, maintenance activities, and production-related data.
• Coordinate with engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel to maintain efficient production flow and minimize downtime.
• Support preventive maintenance and calibration activities on production test equipment.
• Follow SEL Values and principles including Understand, Create, and Simplify.

Skills

Follow procedures

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Learning new equipment

Electronic testing knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent

Tools

Bed-of-Nails tester

Flying probe tester

Electronic test equipment

Job description

What You'll Do

Support manufacturing test operations involving bed-of-nails and SPEA flying probe test systems.

Assist with loading and verifying test fixtures, programs, and product-specific test configurations.

Perform product changeovers and help ensure test equipment is ready for production.

Troubleshoot routine test equipment and test process issues, escalating more complex concerns when needed.

Investigate circuit board defects to identify root cause.

Assist engineers with test system setup, validation, maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.

Collect and document test system performance, maintenance activities, and production-related data.

Coordinate with engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel to maintain efficient production flow and minimize downtime.

Support preventive maintenance and calibration activities on production test equipment.

Follow SEL Values and principles including Understand, Create, and Simplify.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology/equivalent experience, technical certification, or higher degree in a related field.
• Ability to follow technical procedures and work instructions.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to learn new equipment and processes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting electronic manufacturing or test equipment.
• Experience working with printed circuit board assemblies.
• Experience with bed-of-nails, flying probe, or other automated test equipment.
• Experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Experience collecting and documenting production, maintenance, or test data.
• Experience supporting production test equipment setup, changeovers, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.

Physical Requirements

None

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees. We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options. We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer:

• 10 paid holidays
• annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days
• 9 paid sick days
• paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay

We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data

The hourly range for this position is between $31-$46 per hour.

Communication with Applicants We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [e-mail]. SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled. SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.