Tester (Test Operator)

Teledyne; Lewisburg (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Lewisburg, TN is seeking a Test Operator to perform functional, electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing of assemblies to verify compliance with engineering specs and quality standards. Operate test equipment, document results, and report nonconformances while supporting production goals and safety requirements.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to read drawings, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification, vocational training, or military electronics training preferred.
• 1-3 years of manufacturing, electronics testing, inspection, or related experience preferred.
• Experience operating test equipment in a production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform production testing of electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical products per work instructions and test specs.
• Set up, operate, and verify test equipment and fixtures.
• Review engineering drawings and test procedures.
• Record test results accurately in applicable systems.
• Identify and report product failures or nonconformances.
• Troubleshoot basic issues and communicate findings to supervision and engineering.
• Maintain calibrated test equipment and clean, organized workspace.

Skills

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electronics training preferred

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Calipers

Test equipment operation

ESD compliance

Job description

Be visionary

US - Lewisburg, TN

Full time

Job Description

Summary

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

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day .

Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.