Test Engineering Technician

Title: Test Engineering Technician

Location: Byhalia, MS

Job Type: Contract to Hire – 6-12 Months (Full Benefits/PTO Included during contract)

Pay Rate: $30/HR

Summary

The Test Engineering Technician independently performs electrical and functional tests and provides technical support to Test Engineers and Manufacturing Test Operators. Performs testing on high-voltage, low-voltage, and pressure-based systems and assists with troubleshooting, equipment setup, and test station sustainment.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform electrical and functional testing including:
• 480VAC and 120VAC electrical power and functional testing
• 24VDC control systems and interlock validation
• Hipot / dielectric withstand testing
• Pressure testing, leak detection, pre-air, and vacuum testing
• Safety interlocks and emergency stop validation
• Set up, configure, and verify test stations for production.
• Assist with troubleshooting test failures and equipment issues.
• Support Test Engineers with test validation and process improvements.
• Verify equipment calibration and readiness.
• Train and support Test Engineering Technician I personnel.
• Maintain accurate test documentation and logs.
• Lead creation, review, and modification of test work instructions for complex or safety-critical test processes.
• Ensure work instructions fully capture electrical safety, pressure safety, interlocks, and risk controls.
• Validate work instructions through test execution, peer review, and production trials.
• Serve as a technical reviewer and approve (as delegated) for work instruction changes.
• Mentor Technician I and II personnel on proper use and continuous improvement of work instructions.
• Partner with Test Engineers to ensure documentation aligns with test intent and compliance requirements.
• Support training of operators using updated work instructions.
  
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of experience in manufacturing test or technical support jobs.
• Able to obtain and maintain all required job-related certifications.
  
  

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