Test Technician 2

Protingent; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Insurance plan options (HDHP or POS)

Education/certification reimbursement

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Administered 401(k) plan

Job summary

Protingent is seeking a Test Technician 2 in Everett, WA to support assembly, testing, and inspection of electronic components and subassemblies. The role emphasizes meeting defined standards for productivity, quality, and cost while handling intermediate-level testing and soldering tasks.

The candidate will troubleshoot, repair, and perform functional tests on electronic items, train Level 1 technicians, and contribute to process improvements and a collaborative, safety-focused team environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Electronics or higher preferred.
• Two years of complex assembly experience, preferably in aerospace, required.
• Proficiency with advanced soldering of small parts/components.
• Two to five years of experience with complex electronic test equipment in troubleshooting/repair.
• Military or trade school training in electronics highly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, circuit schematics, and engineering change orders.

Responsibilities

• Metrics to define standards for productivity, quality, and cost.
• Meet all defined standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair simple/basic electronic components, subassemblies, assemblies, and/or instruments according to defined procedures and instructions.
• Functional test items of intermediate-level complexity—electronic components, subassemblies, assemblies, and/or instruments—according to defined procedures and instructions.
• Train level 1 Test Technicians.
• Suggest ideas for process improvements and cost savings.
• Follow all environmental health and safety policies and procedures; model safe work practices.
• Contribute to a positive and respectful workplace environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Soldering

Reading schematics

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electronics

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Job description

Test Technician 2

Job Responsibilities

• Metrics to define standards for productivity, quality, and cost.
• Meet all defined standards.
• Proficient in essential functions of Assembler 1 role.
• Troubleshoot and repair simple/basic electronic components, subassemblies, assemblies, and/or instruments according to defined procedures and instructions.
• Functional test items of intermediate‑level complexity—electronic components, subassemblies, assemblies, and/or instruments—according to defined procedures and instructions.
• Train level 1 Test Technicians.
• Actively suggest ideas for process improvements and cost savings (improve time, reduce waste, etc.).
• Follow all environmental health and safety policies and procedures; model safe work practices.
• Contribute to and support a positive and respectful workplace environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Electronics or higher is preferred.
• Two years of complex assembly experience, preferably in aerospace, required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with advanced soldering of small parts/components.
• Two to five years of practical experience working with complex electronic test equipment in a troubleshooting and repair environment.
• Military or trade school training in electronics, including digital and analog theory and solid‑state circuitry, highly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in reading, interpreting, and understanding written requirements, procedures, and specifications in relation to assigned tasks.
• Demonstrated proficiency in reading, interpreting, and understanding wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, circuit schematics, engineering change orders, and customer service repair instructions.
• Intermediate‑level soldering skill required.
• Ability to work with all types of electronic test equipment.
• Strong focus and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision; work effectively as part of a team.
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong focus on customer service.
• Ability to quickly master new business knowledge and technical skills.
• Comfortable working with computers and quickly learning/mastering new software and programs.
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Suite.

Job Details

• Job Type: Contract to hire.
• Location: Everett, Washington (Osnite).
• Pay Rate Range: $32/hr – $37/hr.
• ITAR obligations are associated with this role; U.S. Citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. §1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

Benefits Package

• Competitive salaries.
• Insurance plan options (HDHP or POS).
• Education/certification reimbursement.
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Administered 401(k) plan.