Test Technician - Direct Hire

PDS Tech Commercial; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Test Technician – Direct Hire in Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI to join our electronics testing team. The role requires hands-on PCBA debugging, ATP testing, and server hardware familiarity to ensure performance of compute, server, and networking products.

You will troubleshoot across hardware, firmware, and software layers, interpret schematics, and document results, with shifts available and competitive hourly pay. This is a direct-hire opportunity with benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in electronics testing, debugging, or repair (manufacturing preferred).
• Hands-on troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, and similar equipment.
• Ability to read schematics and interpret PCBA-level documentation.
• Knowledge of server/computer hardware components and architecture.
• Familiarity with Wi-Fi or network testing tools and fault isolation methods.
• Basic Linux/UNIX command navigation for network/device diagnostics.
• Understanding of ESD-safe handling and minor soldering for rework or component adjustments.
• Technical diploma/certificate in Electronics, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot PCBA and system-level test failures, isolating root causes at component, interface, or configuration level.
• Perform ATP testing using scripted and manual test sequences for compute and network products.
• Diagnose issues with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers.
• Configure and validate server hardware including CPUs, DDR, storage devices, and NIC interfaces.
• Test and verify Wi‑Fi, LAN, and network communication performance.
• Troubleshoot software and firmware-related failures, including device configuration, boot issues, and version mismatches.
• Execute and troubleshoot test scripts, firmware loads, and command-line diagnostics.
• Repair and support test fixtures, harnesses, sockets, and test station hardware.
• Interpret schematics, PCB layouts, test logs, and hardware reference documentation.
• Document results and update test instructions/SOPs as processes evolve.
• Assist Test Engineering with NPI, pilot builds, and process improvements.
• Maintain ESD controls and follow IPC quality standards.

Skills

Hands-on troubleshooting

Read schematics

Server hardware

Wi‑Fi testing

Education

Technical diploma/certificate in Electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Power supplies

Logic analyzers

Job description

Test Technician – Direct Hire

Electronics, SMT, Soldering

Location: Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI

Pay: $24–$28/hr (shift premium for 2nd & 3rd)

Shifts: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Available - Overtime available based on production needs.

Requires hands-on PCBA, system-level troubleshooting, and electronics-based software/firmware diagnostics. Not entry-level.

About the Role

Join a global leader in smart manufacturing, supporting advanced testing of compute, server, networking, and wireless systems . You will execute ATP (Acceptance Test Procedures) , debug failures across software/firmware/hardware layers, and ensure network-enabled products meet performance standards before release.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot PCBA and system-level test failures , isolating root causes at component, interface, or configuration level
• Perform ATP testing using scripted and manual test sequences for compute and network products
• Diagnose issues with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers , and other bench tools
• Configure and validate server hardware including CPUs, DDR, storage devices, and NIC interfaces
• Test and verify Wi‑Fi, LAN , and network communication performance
• Troubleshoot software and firmware-related failures , including device configuration, boot issues, and version mismatches
• Execute and troubleshoot test scripts, firmware loads, and command-line diagnostics
• Repair and support test fixtures, harnesses, sockets , and test station hardware
• Interpret schematics, PCB layouts, test logs , and hardware reference documentation
• Document results and update test instructions/SOPs as processes evolve
• Assist Test Engineering with NPI, pilot builds , and process improvements
• Maintain ESD controls and follow IPC quality standards

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years in electronics testing, debugging, or repair (manufacturing preferred)
• Hands-on troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies , and similar equipment
• Ability to read schematics and interpret PCBA-level documentation
• Knowledge of server/computer hardware components and architecture
• Familiarity with Wi‑Fi or network testing tools and fault isolation methods
• Basic Linux/UNIX command navigation for network/device diagnostics
• Understanding of ESD-safe handling and minor soldering for rework or component adjustments
• Technical diploma/certificate in Electronics, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience preferred

This role is not suitable for warehouse, production, or general assembly backgrounds without electronics troubleshooting experience.

What We Offer

• Direct hire opportunity with long-term career growth
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Onsite health and wellness center
• Hands-on technical training and advancement pathways

Pay Details:

$24.00 to $28.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only:

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