Test Technician

The Panther Group; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Panther Group is seeking Test Technicians for a client in the Billerica, MA area. The role involves configuring, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing advanced electromechanical detection systems to meet performance, reliability, and quality standards.

This hands‑on role collaborates with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to ensure products meet specs before shipment. Typical hours are 1st shift with start times around 6:30 AM or 7:00 AM, with some flexibility.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in electronics testing, instrumentation, test engineering support, or a related technical manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience configuring, testing, calibrating, and troubleshooting electronic equipment or complex instruments.
• Experience using electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes and DMMs.
• Strong electrical and electronic troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, schematics, and test procedures.
• Ability to analyze test data and identify performance issues.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Configure, calibrate, and test complex electronic and electromechanical systems to ensure they meet product specifications.
• Perform final acceptance testing on completed systems prior to shipment.
• Operate diagnostic and testing equipment to collect, analyze, and document performance data.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electronic and electromechanical issues and non-conforming units.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, electrical schematics, drawings, and engineering procedures.
• Record test results, identify defects, and maintain accurate quality documentation.
• Collaborate with Engineering to investigate and resolve technical and product performance issues.
• Assist with improving test procedures, methods, and manufacturing processes.
• Perform electromechanical assembly tasks as needed.
• Maintain production schedules while meeting established quality and testing standards.

Skills

Electronics testing

Troubleshooting

Inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Job description

Test Technician Location: Billerica, MA Pay Rate: $34.00–$37.00 per hour Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire Schedule: 1st Shift – Monday–Friday Some flexibility is available, with alternative start times of 6:30 AM or 7:00 AM

We are hiring Test Technicians for our client located in the Billerica, MA area. The person hired for this position will work alongside Engineering and Manufacturing teams to configure, test, troubleshoot, and repair advanced electromechanical detection systems. This is a hands‑on technical role involving instrumentation, electronic testing, system calibration, and final product acceptance testing. The Test Technician will play an important role in ensuring products meet performance, reliability, and quality standards before shipment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electronics or instrumentation technician to join a growing team in a high‑tech manufacturing environment, with the potential for permanent employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, calibrate, and test complex electronic and electromechanical systems to ensure they meet product specifications.
• Perform final acceptance testing on completed systems prior to shipment.
• Operate diagnostic and testing equipment to collect, analyze, and document performance data.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electronic and electromechanical issues and non-conforming units.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, electrical schematics, drawings, and engineering procedures.
• Record test results, identify defects, and maintain accurate quality documentation.
• Collaborate with Engineering to investigate and resolve technical and product performance issues.
• Assist with improving test procedures, methods, and manufacturing processes.
• Perform electromechanical assembly tasks as needed.
• Maintain production schedules while meeting established quality and testing standards.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in electronics testing, instrumentation, test engineering support, or a related technical manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience configuring, testing, calibrating, and troubleshooting electronic equipment or complex instruments.
• Experience using electronic test equipment, including: Oscilloscopes Digital multimeters (DMMs).
• Strong electrical and electronic troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, schematics, and test procedures.
• Ability to analyze test data and identify performance issues.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• Experience working with complex electromechanical systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical training or equivalent hands‑on experience with electronic instrumentation and testing.

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of a standard background check, education verification, and 5-panel drug screening.
• High school diploma or GED must be verified.
• Drug screening includes marijuana; a drug‑free workplace policy applies.

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