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Test Technician

Balance Staffing - Modesto
Milpitas, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Test Technician – High Voltage High Power to join a fast-paced manufacturing and engineering environment in Milpitas, CA. This role is ideal for candidates with strong hands-on electrical troubleshooting experience and a background in high voltage/high power manufacturing environments.

The Test Technician will support production by conducting testing, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and process improvement activities to ensure quality and reliability standards are consistently met.

Test Technician – High Voltage High Power

Location: Milpitas, CA
Schedule: Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week
Shift:

  • Day Shift- 6am $32hour and
  • Swings 3pm start $32hr (10% differential)

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of electronic products, systems, and components
  • Support high voltage/high power (HVHP) production and manufacturing operations
  • Develop, maintain, and improve test and burn-in processes
  • Review process specifications and update procedures as needed to improve testing accuracy and efficiency
  • Ensure all testing and burn-in activities comply with safety requirements and specifications
  • Analyze quality yields and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce defects
  • Assist with fabrication and development of testing equipment, fixtures, and test programs
  • Perform diagnostics and support preventive maintenance activities on testing equipment
  • Coordinate and maintain preventive maintenance schedules
  • Document technical issues, production concerns, and troubleshooting results clearly and accurately
  • Communicate effectively with engineers, technicians, and customers regarding technical issues and resolutions
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within production and test operations
  • Mentor and assist team members in troubleshooting and testing processes

Qualifications

  • Associate degree, military technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience
  • Experience in high voltage/high power electrical manufacturing environments required
  • Strong hands-on troubleshooting, testing, and debugging skills
  • Experience supporting production operations in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, and procedures
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Willingness to mentor and support other team members

Preferred Skills

  • Electrical diagnostics and failure analysis experience
  • Preventive maintenance and process improvement experience
  • Experience with burn-in processes and production testing systems
  • Familiarity with manufacturing quality standards and safety procedures

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to work with advanced high-voltage technology
  • Stable full-time position with growth opportunities
  • Collaborative engineering and production environment
  • Hands-on technical role with career advancement potential
  • Innovative and fast-paced manufacturing setting

Apply today to join a team focused on quality, innovation, and technical excellence!

Company Description
Balance Staffing is a full-service staffing agency that aims to unite talented and hardworking people with excellent workplaces, while building lasting relationships with our employees and our clients. To us, job seekers are more than a resume; they are unique individuals working to achieve their career dreams and companies aren’t clients, but partners striving for business success. Our goal is connecting top talent with exceptional employers. Since 1997, that’s been our guiding purpose, inspiring us to always be at our best, so we can be there for you.

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