Test Technician

Insight Global; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an entry-level candidate for a dynamic role in consumer goods manufacturing. This position involves setting up and conducting manual and automated tests, ensuring adherence to strict timelines and standards. The successful candidate will engage in hands-on testing, documentation, and communication of results, contributing to the quality assurance of diverse product lines. This role is perfect for individuals eager to learn and grow within a supportive environment, where your contributions will help shape the future of innovative consumer products.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform manual and automated testing based on standards.
• Proficient in MS Office and able to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform manual and automated testing on product lines.
• Document test results and create work instructions for technicians.

Skills

Manual testing

Effective communication

Test sample handling

Common hand tools usage

Writing test procedures

Equipment calibration understanding

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in STEM

Job description

This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$18.00/hr - $21.00/hr

Required Skills & Experience

1. Assist test engineering with acquiring and setting up new test equipment
2. Setup and perform manual testing based on applicable procedures and/or standards
3. Ability to communicate effectively between technicians, engineers, and outside equipment vendors
4. Willing to learn new technologies, equipment, and procedures through on-the-job training
5. Test sample handling, labeling, and disposition
6. Ability to use common hand tools
7. Experience writing test procedures and equipment standard operating instructions
8. Understanding of equipment calibration
9. Proficient with MS Office Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint
10. Ability to lift boxes up to 50 lbs and operate a pallet jack

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

1. Associate or Bachelor degree in a STEM major (chemistry preferred)
2. Some experience in operating FTIR and DSC Calorimeters
3. Consumer products industry experience preferred
4. Ability to interpret test procedures and work with international testing standards
5. Experience working in a test performance lab

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a candidate for one of our large consumer goods manufacturing companies. This person will set up and perform manual, automated, and materials/environmental performance testing on a full line of product lines based on applicable standards, while following strict timelines. Performance of these tests must be precise, with the monitoring of test controls, effective documentation, and communication of the results both verbally and with formal test reports. This candidate will be expected to document equipment information, create work instructions to be used by the test technicians, and create a calibration schedule if needed. Some support will be required to conduct performance testing, lab organization, and disposal of testing samples.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Science and Manufacturing

Industries

Manufacturing