Test Support Technician- B Shift

Plexus Corp.; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in the United States (Nampa, Idaho) is hiring for a role focused on developing and sustaining test and inspection programs across manufacturing test platforms.

The position offers a salary range of $48,500 to $72,700 per year, with compensation determined by location, experience, and qualifications. The candidate will work on a shift that supports B Shift operations, including weekend nights, and may be eligible for a 10% shift differential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree with 2+ years of related experience preferred; equivalent combos considered.
• Hands-on AOI/AXI, Flying Probe or ICT program development and debugging experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills at an intermediate level.
• Intermediate electrical knowledge and problem-solving abilities.
• Teamwork and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review process indicators to improve program capability while maintaining low false calls.
• Support internal customers and provide technical leadership at the product level.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate test equipment; lead maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Develop new test programs and implement engineering changes while preserving integrity.
• Create training materials and participate in vendor training as needed.

Skills

AOI

AXI

Flying Probe

ICT

Test equipment

Calibration

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Test software

Calibration tools

Job description

Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level.

Salary Range: $48,500.00 - $72,700.00

Work Shift:

This shift helps cover operations on our B Shift which works every other Saturday night from 6pm-6am and every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday night from 6pm-6am.

The shift is eligible for a 10% shift differential.

Purpose Statement:

Develop and sustain test and inspection programs for one or multiple manufacturing test platforms.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Review and react to key process indicators to increase program capability while maintaining a low false call level. Identify program or system gaps and identify and implement solutions to close these gaps across the site.
• Actively listen and respond to the needs of internal customers and actively participate as a member of the sector team to support external customer satisfaction. Contribute to the sector team by providing technical leadership at the product level, utilizing strong communication skills to secure optimal effectiveness in all aspects of the testing area. Works with planners and manufacturing Supervisors/Leads to support established production schedule priorities.
• Supports manufacturing Operators and Technicians in troubleshooting and debugging test equipment, test software, and products, supporting root cause failure analysis and implementing solutions to reduce or eliminate downtime. Lead calibration and preventative maintenance of equipment. As required, support new equipment evaluations and provide feedback.
• Developed new programs, completed test acceptance/validations, and implemented engineering changes while maintaining program integrity on one or more manufacturing test platforms.
• Lead the development of Specific Function Training, Assembly Build Instructions, or other training to support the operation of the equipment for the Operators or Manufacturing Test Technicians. As required, attend training sessions at vendors to improve expertise and train other individuals on the content learned.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree with 2 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
• Proven hands‑on experience in the development and fine‑tuning of AOI, AXI plus experience developing, debugging, and sustaining programs for Flying Probe or supporting ICT programs and fixtures.
• Intermediate Verbal and Written Communication Skills.
• Intermediate Electrical.
• Intermediate Decision Making and Problem Solving.
• Basic Teamwork.

Other Qualifications:

• Able to support and respond to challenging build schedules
• Strong diagnostic skills are expected
• AOI
• AXI
• Flying Probe
• ICT
• General office equipment and materials

Work Environment:

• The work setting should have a manufacturing environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and moderate noise.
• Minimal travel may be required to meet the needs of the business (estimated 5%).