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R&D Hardware Test Technician

Beacon Hill
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/25/2026

Title: R&D Hardware Test Technician
Other Acceptable Titles: Test Technician

Location: Durham, NC

Must Haves:

Strong mechanical aptitude
Experience working with mechanical or electro-mechanical systems
Experience executing tests and documenting results
Excel experience
Ability to communicate effectively with engineers
Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
Experience working in a collaborative team environment
Pluses:

Semiconductor industry experience
Robotics fabrication or testing experience
Military electronics experience
Experience with quality systems and data traceability
Soldering experience
MiniTab experience
LabVIEW experience
CAD experience
Advanced Excel skills
Day to Day:

Configure machines and subsystems to match testing requirements
Assist engineers in creating Product Qualification Plans (PQPs)
Perform product and subsystem testing as defined in PQPs
Collect, analyze, and interpret test data
Run software installation managers to support deployment to factory and field environments
Document test results in formal test reports
Fabricate prototypes and test systems
Build printed circuit board assemblies and wiring harnesses as needed
Perform failure analysis on parts, assemblies, and systems
Support engineers with troubleshooting and debugging electro-mechanical systems
Use machine tools to fabricate prototype parts and assemblies under engineering direction
Maintain test system inventory
Ensure hardware and software configurations match those used in the service fleet
Help keep test labs safe, organized, and ready for use

Desired Skills and Experience

Title: R&D Hardware Test Technician
Other Acceptable Titles: Test Technician

Location: Durham, NC
Remote / Hybrid Schedule: 5 days onsite

Must Haves:

Strong mechanical aptitude
Experience working with mechanical or electro-mechanical systems
Experience executing tests and documenting results
Excel experience
Ability to communicate effectively with engineers
Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
Experience working in a collaborative team environment
Pluses:

Semiconductor industry experience
Robotics fabrication or testing experience
Military electronics experience
Experience with quality systems and data traceability
Soldering experience
MiniTab experience
LabVIEW experience
CAD experience
Advanced Excel skills
Day to Day:

Configure machines and subsystems to match testing requirements
Assist engineers in creating Product Qualification Plans (PQPs)
Perform product and subsystem testing as defined in PQPs
Collect, analyze, and interpret test data
Run software installation managers to support deployment to factory and field environments
Document test results in formal test reports
Fabricate prototypes and test systems
Build printed circuit board assemblies and wiring harnesses as needed
Perform failure analysis on parts, assemblies, and systems
Support engineers with troubleshooting and debugging electro-mechanical systems
Use machine tools to fabricate prototype parts and assemblies under engineering direction
Maintain test system inventory
Ensure hardware and software configurations match those used in the service fleet
Help keep test labs safe, organized, and ready for use


Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.


California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


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Company Profile:

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.

Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.


Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.


Benefits Information:


Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.




We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™

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