Test Equipment Technician

Rantec Power Systems Inc.; Los Osos (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (PPO, HSA)

Dental

Vision

401K with matching up to 6%

Vacation - 2 weeks to start

Tuition Assistance

9/80 schedule

Friday lunch program

Job summary

Rantec Power Systems Inc., based in Los Osos, California, is seeking a Test Equipment Technician to build, calibrate, and troubleshoot test equipment and fixtures for our production environment.

You will work with engineers to repair and improve testing processes, maintain records, and ensure safety compliance. The role offers growth through hands-on experience and training opportunities while supporting a 9/80 schedule and occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical or engineering field preferred.
• 5 years of hands-on electronics test equipment experience preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and assembly drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate test equipment, fixtures, and cabling.
• Provide routine maintenance and calibration of test equipment.
• Provide training for staff on proper use of test equipment.
• Alternate work schedule supporting weekends.
• Repair or replace faulty components or systems in test equipment, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Work with engineers and quality control personnel to address issues and improve testing processes.
• Execute manual and automated tests and document results thoroughly.
• Ensure all test equipment and procedures adhere to safety standards and regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of fabrication, maintenance, calibration, and repairs; include detailed reports and logs.
• Manage inventory of spare parts, tools, and equipment, ensuring availability for maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to work flexible hours and/or different shifts, if needed.
• Adhere to OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations in a safe manner.
• Arrive to work on-time and meet scheduled shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fabrication

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in technical or engineering field

5 years hands-on electronics test equipment experience

Tools

Soldering (IPC J-STD-001)

Electronics inspection (IPC A-610)

Job description

Rantec Power Systems Inc. is hiring a Test Equipment Technician!

Come join our team! Based in Los Osos, California, located along California's scenic Central Pacific coastline, Rantec offers many outstanding benefits, the following are a few:

• Competitive wages
• Great benefits - i.e. Medical (PPO, HSA), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation - 2 weeks to start, Holidays, PSL
• Tuition Assistance
• 401K with matching up to 6%,
• Peer-to-Peer recognition and Years of Service Awards.
• We have every other Friday off as we are on the 9/80 schedule
• Free catered lunch on the Friday/payday that we work. Voluntary overtime hours available.

Rantec is an upper-tier designer and manufacturer of power supplies for the military and aerospace markets. We are an engineering-based company, with expertise in all aspects of power supply design, manufacturing and test.

Position Summary

The Test Engineering team at Rantec is tasked with keeping the production test environment up and running smoothly to allow our Test Technicians to provide accurate and consistent results. The Test Equipment Technician typically works under the direction of engineers to support various engineering tasks. They primarily focus on the hands‑on aspects of building, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating test equipment. They may assist with measurements and special tasks. You will have the opportunity to expand your skillset through formal training and through hands‑on experience working beside talented engineers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, including but are not limited to the following:

• Fabricate test equipment, fixtures, and cabling
• Provide routine maintenance and calibration of test equipment
• Provide training for other staff on the proper use of test equipment
• Alternate work schedule supporting weekends
• Repair or replace faulty components or systems in test equipment, ensuring minimal downtime
• Work with engineers, quality control personnel, and other technicians to address equipment issues and improve testing processes
• Execute manual and automated tests and document results thoroughly
• Ensure all test equipment and procedures adhere to safety standards and regulations
• Provide feedback on test equipment design and automated test improvements
• Maintain accurate records of fabrication, maintenance, calibration, and repairs, including detailed reports and logs
• Manage inventory of spare parts, tools, and equipment, ensuring availability for maintenance and repairs
• Ability to work flexible hours and/or different shifts, if needed.
• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal Regulations
• As the Company’s success relies on the productivity of our team and adherence to customer product schedules, an essential function of this position is the ability to arrive to work on‑time, and work each day, as scheduled
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education And Experience

• Associate degree in a technical or engineering field preferred
• 5 years’ hands‑on experience in electronics test equipment preferred
• Demonstrated ability to fabricate test equipment and cabling
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting on a wide range of test equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and develop effective solutions
• General operational knowledge of electronic test equipment and environmental systems
• Understand basic analog circuitry and ability to read electrical schematics and assembly drawings
• Ability to clearly communicate technical information to engineers and other team members
• Meticulous approach to ensure accuracy in testing, calibration, and documentation
• Experience with the MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Soldering (IPC J-STD-001 certification) preferred
• Electronics inspection (IPC A-610 certification) preferred

Salary: $30.00 - $36.00 Hourly

Rantec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rantec will consider requests for reasonable accommodation from applicants with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact [e-mail].