Test Technician

Actalent; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Test Technician in West Palm Beach, FL to support production by performing electrical tests and documenting results. You will calibrate instruments, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with Quality and Production to improve reliability.

The role involves reading schematics, handling test data, and assisting cable harness activities on a second shift in a fast-growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in electro-mechanical testing and manufacturing.
• Experience with VSWR, insertion loss, phase, time delay, and capacitance testing.
• Ability to read schematics and electrical drawings.
• Experience using network analyzers and multimeters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical testing per procedures and specs.
• Calibrate network analyzers as needed for accuracy.
• Conduct in-process and final testing during manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and propose corrective actions.
• Create clear test data sheets documenting procedures and results.
• Manage test data for traceability and records.
• Support harness assembly and read schematics as needed.
• Use oscilloscopes and network analyzers for testing.
• Collaborate with Quality and Production to improve processes.

Skills

Electro-mechanical testing

Electrical testing

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Troubleshooting

Test data management

Tools

Network analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Test Technician Job Description The Test Technician plays a hands-on role in supporting production by performing a variety of electrical test operations defined by released engineering documentation. This position works closely with Quality and Production teams to identify functional issues in hardware and develop effective solutions. The role involves using diagnostic tools, managing test data, and occasionally supporting cable harness assembly processes in a fast-growing manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical testing for VSWR, insertion loss, phase, time delay, and capacitance according to established procedures and engineering specifications.
• Conduct standard network analyzer calibration as needed to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
• Perform in-process testing to verify product performance during manufacturing and final testing prior to release.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems in production hardware, identify root causes, and collaborate with team members to implement corrective actions.
• Create clear and accurate test data sheets that document test procedures, measurements, and results.
• Manage test data to ensure proper recording, organization, and traceability for quality and production purposes.
• Support production activities as needed, including creating cable harness method sheets and assembling harnesses.
• Read and interpret schematics, drawings, and related technical documentation to guide testing and troubleshooting activities.
• Use diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes and network analyzers to perform testing and analysis.
• Collaborate with Quality and Production teams to continuously improve test processes and product reliability.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of previous work experience in electro-mechanical testing and manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience performing electrical tests such as VSWR, insertion loss, phase, time delay, and capacitance.
• Proficiency using diagnostic tools such as network analyzers or oscilloscopes.
• Ability to perform standard network analyzer calibration.
• Experience conducting in-process and final testing in a production environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues in production hardware and propose solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with network analyzers and multimeters beyond basic operation.
• Experience in wire and cable harness manufacturing, including assembly and method sheet creation.
• Experience in aerospace or military-related manufacturing or testing environments.
• Experience using Excel for data entry, tracking and analysis.
• Ability to learn new test procedures and equipment quickly in a growing company.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills when working with Quality and Production teams.

Work Environment

The Test Technician works in an open lab environment, spending most of the day seated at an analyzer station performing tests and calibrations. The role is on second shift, typically from 6:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. The environment is production-oriented, with close collaboration between testing, quality, and manufacturing functions. Lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, multimeters, and related diagnostic tools are used regularly, and work involves handling electro-mechanical hardware and cable harnesses in a structured, process-driven setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Palm Beach, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in West Palm Beach,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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