Weekend Nights Test Operator

Mercury Systems; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems in Phoenix is seeking a Test Operator to perform functional testing at the component level, identify real vs. false failures, troubleshoot test equipment, and collaborate with cross-functional manufacturing teams.

The role requires attention to detail, basic software skills, and the ability to work a Fri–Sun night shift plus weekday hours. Excellent manual dexterity and teamwork are essential to ensure quality and production goals.

Qualifications

• Typically requires one year of experience or less.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for handling micro devices.
• Proficient in general computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional and non-routine testing on components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Set up and operate test equipment such as DC power supplies and bench testers.
• Interpret and analyze pass/fail data accurately.
• Troubleshoot and maintain test equipment as needed.
• Collaborate with front-end and back-end manufacturing teams to meet production and quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Computer literacy

Team player

Overtime flexibility

Tools

DC power supplies

Bench testers

Job description

Job Summary:

The Test Operator is responsible for performing functional testing at the component level using established test procedures. This role requires the ability to identify real versus false failures, troubleshoot test equipment, and work collaboratively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment. The hours are Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 5:30pm - 6am plus 4 hours during the week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform functional and non-routine testing on components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Set up and operate test equipment such as DC power supplies and bench testers.
• Interpret and analyze pass/fail data accurately.
• Troubleshoot and maintain test equipment as needed.
• Collaborate with front-end and back-end manufacturing teams to meet production and quality standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Typically requires one year of experience or less.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for handling micro devices.
• Proficient in general computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous electronics experience in a manufacturing setting.

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Why should you join Mercury Systems?

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

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Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.

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