Test Technician

tsu.edu; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON is seeking Test Technicians to operate, build, troubleshoot, and repair systems that prove out our technology. You will work hands-on with PLCs, motion control, hydraulics, and electrical systems in Austin and Phoenix field tests, coordinating with test and sustaining engineering.

Level and team (Product Test or Printing Test) are determined by experience and business needs. This role requires travel, lifting, and willingness to work nights or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Document test results and procedures clearly.
• Collaborate with engineering and test teams under pressure.
• Perform mechanical, electrical and fluid-related tests safely.
• Travel to field sites as required for multi-week deployments.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot mechanical, fluid, electro‑mechanical, and printer test systems.
• Build and maintain test infrastructure: test stands, fluid panels, electrical cabinets, PLC-controlled assemblies, and welded assemblies.
• Diagnose and repair using schematics, multimeters, and Beckhoff TwinCAT. Replace parts, calibrate, and work through root cause.
• Terminate and connect electrical, pneumatic, camlock, and EtherCAT cabling.
• Support on‑site test builds and field operations, including material logistics, QC measurements, and build tracking (Procore).
• Log test data, ticket work, track downtime, and keep inventory and documentation accurate.
• Follow and uphold SOPs for safety and testing.
• Higher levels: lead shifts, coordinate and mentor other technicians, drive upgrades with engineering, and own proactive reporting.

Skills

Schematic reading

Documentation

Team collaboration

Electrical & mechanical

Field travel

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Associate’s in mechatronics

Bachelor’s in manufacturing

High school diploma

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Multimeter

Job description

ICON is hiring Test Technicians to operate, build, troubleshoot, and repair the systems that prove out our technology, from fluid and electro-mechanical test stands in our Austin lab to Phoenix printers on active test builds in the field. You’ll work hands-on with PLCs, motion control, hydraulics, and electrical systems, partner with test and sustaining engineering, and document everything you touch. Level and team (Product Test or Printing Test) are determined by your experience and the needs of the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot mechanical, fluid, electro-mechanical, and printer test systems.
• Build and maintain test infrastructure: test stands, fluid panels, electrical cabinets, PLC-controlled assemblies, and welded assemblies.
• Diagnose and repair using schematics, multimeters, and Beckhoff TwinCAT. Replace parts, calibrate, and work through root cause.
• Terminate and connect electrical, pneumatic, camlock, and EtherCAT cabling.
• Support on‑site test builds and field operations, including material logistics, QC measurements, and build tracking (Procore).
• Log test data, ticket work, track downtime, and keep inventory and documentation accurate.
• Follow and uphold SOPs for safety and testing.
• Higher levels: lead shifts, coordinate and mentor other technicians, drive upgrades with engineering, and own proactive reporting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s in mechatronics, mechanical engineering technology, or related field preferred.
• Hands‑on experience in mechanical, electrical, fluid, or manufacturing environments at the level’s required years (above). Technical certification, an Associate’s degree, or supervisory experience can offset years at Senior.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication and a collaborative approach under pressure.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand and move for most of the day, climb ladders, and work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, rain, and mud, including sites without electricity.
• Willingness to travel outside Austin for multiple weeks at a time (required for Printing Test roles, occasional for Product Test) and flexibility for nights and weekends.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Welding (AC aluminum, DC steel), heavy equipment operation, hydraulics, generators.
• Familiarity with PLCs, VFDs, multi‑axis machines, CNCs, or 3D printers.
• Background in aerospace, defense, aircraft, construction, or similar (A&P or technician certification a plus).
• Bachelor’s in manufacturing, engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency with Google/Microsoft tools and quick learning of new software.