Test Technician

CalTek Staffing; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 91,693,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Competitive pay

Hands-on technical work

Job summary

CalTek Staffing is seeking an Electronics / Calibration Technician in Campbell, CA for an established precision equipment manufacturer.

This hands-on role tests and calibrates electronic equipment in a lab/manufacturing setting, with a four-day workweek (Mon–Thu) and pay from $32.00 to $35.00 per hour depending on experience.

Experience in electronics, calibration, instrumentation, troubleshooting, or repair is desirable; strong test‑equipment skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on role requiring electronics/electrical testing, calibration, or metrology experience.
• Technical certification or degree is helpful but equivalent hands-on work will be considered.
• Experience with calibration labs and measurement traceability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of specialized electronic and electrical equipment.
• Set up and operate electronic test and measurement equipment.
• Verify equipment performance against specifications and procedures.
• Diagnose electronic and electrical issues and determine corrective actions.
• Soldering and basic electronic repair as needed.
• Document test results, calibration data, and repairs accurately.
• Follow procedures, schematics, and Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Electronics

Electrical testing

Calibration

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Electronic repair

Education

Technical certificate

Associate degree

Military electronics training

Tools

Digital multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Electronic test equipment

Job description

Location: Campbell, CA

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, four 10-hour shifts (4x10)

Pay: $32.00–$35.00 per hour, depending on experience

About the Opportunity

CalTek Staffing is seeking an Electronics / Calibration Technician for an established precision equipment manufacturer in Campbell, CA.

This is a hands‑on technical role for someone with experience in electronics, electrical testing, calibration, instrumentation, troubleshooting, or electronic repair. The position involves testing and calibrating specialized electronic and electrical equipment in a professional laboratory and manufacturing environment.

Previous calibration experience is helpful, but not required. Candidates with strong electronics fundamentals, experience using electronic test equipment, and good troubleshooting skills are encouraged to apply.

One of the biggest advantages of this opportunity is the four-day workweek — Monday through Thursday.

What You'll Do

• Perform calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of specialized electronic and electrical equipment.
• Set up and operate electronic test and measurement equipment.
• Verify equipment performance against established specifications and procedures.
• Diagnose electronic and electrical issues and determine appropriate corrective action.
• Perform basic electronic repair, component replacement, and soldering as needed.
• Work with test equipment including:
• Digital multimeters
• Power supplies
• Electronic test instruments
• Measurement and calibration equipment
• Accurately document test results, calibration data, repairs, and work performed.
• Review questionable or unusual test results with laboratory leadership.
• Follow written procedures, specifications, schematics, work instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain accurate records supporting calibration and measurement traceability.
• Help maintain laboratory equipment and organized work areas.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and other technical personnel.
• Follow all company safety and quality procedures.

What We're Looking For

Candidates should have technical education and/or practical hands‑on experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Electronics
• Electrical technology
• Calibration
• Metrology
• Instrumentation
• Electronic testing
• Electronic repair
• Electrical troubleshooting

A technical certificate, associate degree, military electronics training, or similar education is helpful, but equivalent hands‑on experience will also be considered.

Preferred Technical Experience

• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting electronic or electrical equipment.
• Experience using digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other electronic test equipment.
• Ability to read and follow technical procedures, specifications, schematics, or diagrams.
• Electronic assembly or repair experience.
• Basic soldering and component‑level repair skills.
• Experience performing calibration, verification, testing, or inspection of electronic instrumentation.
• Experience working in a calibration lab, electronics lab, manufacturing test environment, or similar technical setting.
• Familiarity with formal quality‑management or calibration standards is a plus.
• Understanding of measurement traceability, measurement uncertainty, or metrology principles is helpful but not required.

Skills That Will Help You Succeed

• Strong electronics and technical aptitude.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable working hands‑on with electronic equipment and instrumentation.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain accurate documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Dependable, self‑motivated, and quality‑focused.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Four-day workweek — Monday through Thursday
• Competitive pay of $32.00–$35.00 per hour
• Hands‑on technical work with specialized electronic equipment
• Opportunity to expand your calibration and instrumentation experience
• Exposure to precision testing, electronics troubleshooting, and laboratory processes
• Professional technical environment with a strong emphasis on quality and workmanship
• Opportunity to develop skills that are valuable across electronics, aerospace, manufacturing, instrumentation, and metrology industries