Test Technician

Circuit Technology Inc; Merrimack (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Circuit Technology Inc in Merrimack, NH is seeking an experienced Electronics Test Technician to perform functional, in-circuit, continuity, environmental, and final tests on PCB assemblies and electronic devices. You will operate ICT, ATE, JTAG/boundary scan, scopes, and power supplies, and load firmware as required.

You will diagnose failures from schematics and test reports, document results in MES, support New Product Introduction, and help improve test efficiency while maintaining strict

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2–5+ years of test or electronics technician experience in an EMS or electronics manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ICT, ATE, or functional test systems is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of electronic components, PCB layouts, and circuit behavior.
• Skilled in oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, and soldering equipment.
• Ability to interpret schematics, BOMs, test reports, and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with IPC standards, ESD practices, and ISO/AS quality systems.
• Basic soldering/rework capability (SMT and through-hole) is a plus.
• Ability to perform functional and in-depth testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and documentation.
• Proficiency with MES/test logging systems.
• Understanding of test system operation and fixture handling.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication with engineering, quality, and production teams.
• Experience with automated test equipment programming or boundary scan tools.
• Familiarity with NPI process support and verification activities

Responsibilities

• Perform functional, in-circuit, continuity, environmental, and final tests on PCB assemblies, cable assemblies, and completed electronic devices.
• Operate test systems such as ICT, flying probe, ATE, JTAG/boundary scan, oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and custom test fixtures.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot failures at the component and board level using schematics, test reports, and diagnostic tools.
• Execute test procedures, test scripts, and inspection documentation according to customer and internal requirements.
• Record test results, failures, and corrective actions in MES or data logs.
• Work with engineering to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and validate test processes, fixtures, and procedures.
• Perform firmware loads, software configuration, and product calibration as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve test efficiency, reduce retest rates, and prevent recurring failures.
• Ensure compliance with ESD, safety, and quality standards at all times.
• Maintain and troubleshoot test equipment, fixtures, cables, and tools.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Test equipment

Electronics testing

Firmware loads

NPI support

Documentation

MES logging

Education

Associate degree

Tools

ICT systems

ATE fixtures

Oscilloscopes

Boundary scan

Soldering equipment

MES software

Job description

Description

• Perform functional, in-circuit, continuity, environmental, and final tests on PCB assemblies, cable assemblies, and completed electronic devices.
• Operate test systems such as ICT, flying probe, ATE, JTAG/boundary scan, oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and custom test fixtures.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot failures at the component and board level using schematics, test reports, and diagnostic tools.
• Execute test procedures, test scripts, and inspection documentation according to customer and internal requirements.
• Record test results, failures, and corrective actions in manufacturing execution systems (MES) or data logs.
• Work with engineering to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and validate test processes, fixtures, and procedures.
• Perform firmware loads, software configuration, and product calibration as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve test efficiency, reduce retest rates, and prevent recurring failures.
• Ensure compliance with ESD, safety, and quality standards at all times.
• Maintain and troubleshoot test equipment, fixtures, cables, and tools.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2–5+ years of test or electronics technician experience in an EMS or electronics manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ICT, ATE, or functional test systems is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of electronic components, PCB layouts, and circuit behavior.
• Skilled in oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, and soldering equipment.
• Ability to interpret schematics, BOMs, test reports, and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with IPC standards, ESD practices, and ISO/AS quality systems.
• Basic soldering/rework capability (SMT and through-hole) is a plus.
• Ability to perform functional and in-depth testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and documentation.
• Proficiency with MES/test logging systems.
• Understanding of test system operation and fixture handling.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication with engineering, quality, and production teams.
• Experience with automated test equipment programming or boundary scan tools.
• Familiarity with NPI process support and verification activities