Tester (Test Operator)

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Lewisburg (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Tester (Test Operator) to perform functional, electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing of assemblies and finished products to verify compliance with engineering specs and quality standards.

You will operate test equipment, document results, identify nonconformances, and support production objectives while adhering to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: technical certification or vocational training in electronics or related field.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing or electronics testing experience.
• Experience operating test equipment in a production environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform production testing of electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical products in accordance with work instructions and test specifications.
• Set up, operate, and verify test equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, and related hardware.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, travelers, and test procedures.
• Record test results accurately and completely in applicable systems.
• Identify, document, and report product failures or nonconforming conditions.
• Troubleshoot basic issues and communicate findings to supervisors, engineering, quality, or support staff.
• Monitor test activities to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Verify calibration status of test equipment prior to use.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records to support regulatory and customer requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, safety, and cost reduction.

Skills

Reading schematics

Test equipment operation

Electrical testing

Attention to detail

Documentation accuracy

Discrepancy reporting

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certification or vocational training

Tools

Calibration equipment

Electrical test fixtures

Job description

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

The Tester (Test Operator) performs functional, electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing of assemblies, subassemblies, and finished products to verify compliance with engineering specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards. The position is responsible for operating test equipment, documenting test results, identifying nonconformances, and supporting production objectives while maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform production testing of electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical products in accordance with approved work instructions, procedures, and test specifications.
• Set up, operate, and verify test equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, and associated hardware required to perform testing activities.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, travelers, work instructions, and test procedures.
• Record test results accurately and completely within applicable systems and documentation.
• Identify, document, and report product failures, defects, or nonconforming conditions.
• Troubleshoot basic product and equipment issues and communicate findings to supervisors, engineering, quality, or other support personnel.
• Monitor production test activities to ensure compliance with established quality requirements.
• Verify calibration status of test equipment prior to use.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records to support customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, safety, and cost reduction.
• Follow ESD, FOD, and contamination control requirements as applicable.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Assist with training activities and cross-functional support as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification, vocational training, or military electronics training preferred.

Experience

• 1-3 years of manufacturing, electronics testing, inspection, or related experience preferred.
• Experience operating test equipment in a production environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, and work instructions.
• Ability to operate a variety of test and measurement equipment.
• Working knowledge of electronic and electro-mechanical testing principles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Ability to identify and report discrepancies and nonconforming conditions.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry and use of manufacturing systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.