Test Technician, 1st Shift

Kelly Services; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring Test Technicians to support a premier manufacturing client in Taylor and Georgetown, TX. The role involves testing server hardware and performing diagnostics in a high-volume environment.

You will perform functional and system-level tests, document results, and assist with NPI builds while following safety and quality standards. This position offers growth within a supportive team and exposure to advanced hardware.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Computer Science, or related field is required.
• 2+ years of experience in electronics testing, hardware diagnostics, or a manufacturing/test environment is required.
• Knowledge of Linux, including scripting and command-line operations.
• Understand LAN/networking fundamentals and basic hardware troubleshooting.
• Able to use standard test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies.
• Able to read and follow schematics, technical documentation, and test procedures.
• Preferred: server hardware, data center systems, or high-volume electronics manufacturing.
• Preferred: automated test systems and diagnostic software tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Able to stand for extended periods and adhere to ESD/safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional and system-level testing on server hardware per specifications and work instructions.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot test failures using diagnostic tools and standard test equipment.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions with Test and Manufacturing Engineering teams.
• Document test results, system failures, and defects in internal systems and reports.
• Maintain and calibrate test stations, equipment, and fixtures for reliable results.
• Assist with New Product Introduction (NPI) builds, testing, and validation activities.
• Follow safety, ESD, and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Escalate complex technical issues to Test Engineers or Manufacturing Engineers as needed.

Skills

Linux scripting

Networking basics

Schematic reading

Analytical thinking

ESD safety adherence

Education

Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® is looking for Test Technicians to work at a premier manufacturing client in Taylor and Georgetown, TX. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation:

Up to $26.00 per hour depending on experience

Shift: 1st

Why you should apply to be a Test Technician:

• Competitive pay rate based on your experience
• Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art, high-volume manufacturing environment
• Gain exposure to the latest server hardware and electronics technology
• Collaborate with skilled engineering and technical teams focused on innovation and quality
• Be part of an organization committed to safety, continuous improvement, and employee growth

What’s a typical day as a Test Technician? You’ll be:

• Performing functional and system-level testing on server hardware in accordance with engineering specifications and work instructions
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting test failures using diagnostic tools and standard test equipment
• Supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions in collaboration with Test and Manufacturing Engineering teams
• Accurately documenting test results, system failures, and defects in internal systems and reports
• Maintaining and calibrating test stations, equipment, and fixtures for reliable and repeatable results
• Assisting with New Product Introduction (NPI) builds, testing, and validation activities
• Following all safety, ESD, and quality standards in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing setting
• Escalating complex technical issues to Test Engineers or Manufacturing Engineers as needed

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have an Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or possess equivalent hands‑on technical experience (required)
• Bring 2+ years of experience in electronics testing, hardware diagnostics, or a manufacturing/test environment (required)
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Linux, including basic scripting and command-line operations
• Understand LAN/networking fundamentals and basic hardware component troubleshooting
• Are comfortable using standard test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies
• Can read and follow schematics, technical documentation, and test procedures
• (Preferred) Have experience with server hardware, data center systems, or high-volume electronics manufacturing
• (Preferred) Are familiar with automated test systems and diagnostic software tools
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Can stand for extended periods and handle electronic components while adhering to strict ESD and safety protocols

Why Kelly ®?

As a worker today, it’s up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your potential. Helping you find what’s next is what we’re all about. We know what’s going on in the evolving world of work—just ask the 440,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.