Electrical Test Technician

Test Technician

Marysville, OH

Job Summary

The Test Technician is responsible for conducting electrical, electronic, and functional testing of vehicle systems, components, and test equipment in a laboratory environment. This role requires strong hands-on technical skills, the ability to troubleshoot equipment to the component level, and the ability to fabricate and modify test fixtures, wiring harnesses, and other test hardware.

The Test Technician works independently and collaboratively with engineers and other technicians to execute test plans, troubleshoot issues, maintain laboratory equipment, and ensure testing is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently. The position may also provide technical guidance and direction to less-experienced technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct standard electrical, electronic, and functional tests according to established procedures, specifications, and engineering requirements.
• Safely operate and maintain electronic test equipment, including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers (VNA), power supplies, and other laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoot test equipment and electrical systems to the component level and identify root causes of failures or abnormal test results.
• Fabricate, modify, and repair test boxes, custom fixtures, wiring assemblies, and complex wire harnesses based on engineering designs and testing requirements.
• Assemble and disassemble vehicle interior and exterior components as required to install, modify, inspect, and troubleshoot test systems.
• Configure and maintain laboratory test setups to support development, validation, diagnostic, and verification activities.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
• Break larger testing assignments into individual tasks and coordinate activities with other technicians as needed.
• Provide technical guidance and instruction to less-experienced technicians to ensure tasks are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Apply established testing techniques, procedures, and acceptance criteria while maintaining accurate test results and documentation.
• Use laboratory scheduling, data-management, and documentation systems to track testing activities and maintain test records.
• Identify and resolve testing, equipment, wiring, and hardware issues with minimal supervision.
• Support engineering teams during troubleshooting, validation, development, and failure-analysis activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment and follow all applicable safety procedures.
• Manage multiple testing activities and priorities while meeting project schedules and deadlines.
• Communicate test status, issues, findings, and recommendations clearly to engineers, technicians, and project teams.

Core Qualifications

• 6+ years of closely related test technician, electronics technician, laboratory, automotive, or engineering-support experience; or an associate degree in a related technical field with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience using electronic test equipment, including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, power supplies, and related diagnostic equipment.
• Strong experience using hand tools such as pliers, screwdrivers, ratchets, crimpers, cutters, and other mechanical/electrical tools.
• Experience fabricating test boxes, custom fixtures, electrical assemblies, and complex wire harnesses.
• Ability to assemble and disassemble vehicle interior and exterior components.
• Strong understanding of electrical and electronic fundamentals, including wiring, circuits, signals, voltage, current, resistance, and continuity.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems to the component level.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a laboratory or engineering environment.
• Strong diagnostic, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to provide technical direction and support to less-experienced technicians.
• Customer-focused approach with a professional and collaborative attitude.

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