Test Technician (First Shift 5:00am - 1:30pm)

Aptiv; Garden Grove (CA); In loco; USD 32.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health coverage

401(k) options

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Shift differential for 2nd shift

Descrizione del lavoro

Aptiv Interconnect in Garden Grove, CA is seeking a Quality Control Test Technician to join the Quality Control team. You will serve as the critical checkpoint ensuring our products function flawlessly before reaching customers, performing electro-mechanical testing and supporting root-cause analysis with Production and Engineering.

You will enforce AS9100 quality standards, maintain test documentation with full traceability, and work with circuit harnesses and test equipment in a

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required (AS degree in Electronics is a plus).
• 3+ years of progressive product testing experience in a high-reliability manufacturing environment.
• 1-2+ years of experience with cable harnesses, wiring, or electrical systems.
• Experience with HiPot testers, continuity testers (Cirris), multimeters, and power supplies.

Mansioni

• Perform electro-mechanical tests on sub assemblies and final products per work instructions and customer specifications to verify complete product functionality.
• Set up, program, and operate specialized test equipment—including HiPot, continuity platforms (e.g., Cirris), multimeters, and power supplies—while conducting daily checks to ensure test machines remain within calibration cycles.
• Troubleshoot test failures and assist root cause analysis with Production and Engineering to identify source of fault.
• Meticulously create and maintain all test reports ensuring full traceability per AS9100 standards, and identify NCRs discovered during testing.
• Enforce and adhere to all Quality and AS9100 QMS standards, maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area (5S).

Conoscenze

3+ years testing

English communication

Independent work

Root cause analysis

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

AS Electronics degree (preferred)

Strumenti

HiPot testers

Cirris testers

Multimeters

Power supplies

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Test Technician
Location: Garden Grove, CA
Department: Quality Control
Reports To: Test Lead
Job Type: Non-Exempt
Compensation: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Summary: At Aptiv Interconnect, we inspire the world's most innovative teams by doing the right thing, the right way. We are seeking a high-caliber, quality-driven Quality Control Test Technician to serve as the critical checkpoint ensuring our products function flawlessly before reaching the customer. In this role, you will bridge technical execution and quality assurance by performing electro-mechanical testing for the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Working directly with Production and Engineering teams to perform initial troubleshooting and root-cause analysis on test failures, you will directly safeguard product reliability, enforce AS9100 quality standards, and impact our overall business goals.

Leadership & Core Responsibilities

Product Testing & Equipment Operation

Electro-Mechanical Testing: Perform all required electro-mechanical and mechanical tests on sub assemblies and final products per work instructions and customer specifications to verify complete product functionality.

Equipment Setup & Maintenance: Set up, program, and operate specialized test equipment—including HiPot, continuity platforms (e.g., Cirris), multimeters, and power supplies—while conducting daily checks to ensure test machines remain within calibration cycles.

Technical Troubleshooting & Quality Compliance

Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis: Perform initial troubleshooting on test failures to identify the source of fault (assembly error, component failure) and collaborate with Production and Engineering to communicate test failures and assist in root cause analysis.

AS9100 & Quality Documentation: Meticulously create and maintain all test reports ensuring full traceability per AS9100 standards, and identify, document, and segregate all non-conforming products (NCRs) discovered during testing.

Workplace Standards & Safety: Enforce and adhere to all Quality and AS9100 QMS standards, maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area (5S), and comply with company policies.

Position Requirements

Education & Technical Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required (AS degree in Electronics is a plus).

Experience: 3+ years of progressive product testing experience in a high-reliability manufacturing environment, with 1-2+ years of experience with cable harnesses, wiring, or electrical systems.

Industry Domain: Hands-on experience with standard electrical test equipment (HiPot testers, continuity testers such as Cirris, multimeters, and power supplies) and proven proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and detailed test procedures.

Regulatory Compliance: Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR regulations.

Certifications & Competencies

Certifications: Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards is strongly preferred. Systems Proficiency: Google Workspace, ADP, Syspro, and Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Core Competencies: Ability to work independently, manage a diverse workload, and possess good English communication skills (reading/writing) with basic computer proficiency.

Compensation, Benefits & Legal

Total Rewards & Compensation

• $23.00 - $26.00 per hour, based on experience, education, skills, and qualifications.
• Eligible for a $2.00 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift, as well as referral bonus and sign-on bonus eligibility.
• Employees receive a competitive variety of benefits featuring health coverage, 401(k) options, paid time off, and career development opportunities.
  

EEO Statement

Aptiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities). We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination and strictly prohibit workplace harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.