Test Engineering Technician I – PCB Test & Equipment Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Superior benefits

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Education and development programs

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking an Electronics Test Technician to support manufacturing test operations in West Lafayette, IN.

You will assist with bed-of-nails and SPEA flying probe systems, load fixtures and test programs, and perform changeovers while ensuring test readiness for production. You will troubleshoot routine equipment, document performance, and work with engineers on setup, maintenance, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow technical procedures and work instructions.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn new equipment and processes.

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

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Procedural compliance

Learning on the job

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology / equivalent

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking an Electronics Test Technician to support manufacturing test operations in West Lafayette, IN.

You will assist with bed-of-nails and SPEA flying probe systems, load fixtures and test programs, and perform changeovers while ensuring test readiness for production. You will troubleshoot routine equipment, document performance, and work with engineers on setup, maintenance, and process improvements.