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Associate Engineer, Test Manufacturing

PDS Tech, Inc.
Tucson, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 8/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026
Power Innovation. Advance Your Career. Join Us as an Associate Engineer, Test Manufacturing!

Location: Tucson, AZ | Payrate: $26.44/hour | Schedule: 2nd shift, 2pm to 10:30pm

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in the electronics manufacturing industry to hire an Associate Engineer, Test Manufacturing for a Direct Hire opportunity. If you're passionate about troubleshooting complex test systems, optimizing manufacturing performance, and working with cutting-edge technology, this is your chance to make a measurable impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring manufacturing test equipment performs at its best-improving product quality, increasing efficiency, and supporting innovative electronic products from development through production.

What You'll Do

As an Associate Engineer, Test Manufacturing, you'll be responsible for supporting and enhancing manufacturing test processes by:
  • Developing, qualifying, and implementing test applications into manufacturing operations under guidance and supervision.
  • Repairing, maintaining, and improving manual and automated test equipment to ensure reliable performance.
  • Troubleshooting and resolving equipment failures quickly to minimize manufacturing downtime and restore production.
  • Optimizing test processes to improve productivity, reduce cycle times, and increase manufacturing yield.
  • Troubleshooting and debugging test solutions provided by customers and external vendors.
  • Assisting with test optimization by analyzing customer and production feedback to improve test coverage, diagnostics, reparability, firmware, and overall user experience.
  • Supporting Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) initiatives through continuous improvement of tester performance, yield, and test time.
  • Collaborating with engineering, operations, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality manufacturing solutions.
  • Prioritizing multiple assignments while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and meeting production deadlines.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • At least 5 years of experience working with manufacturing test equipment.
  • Strong understanding of electrical circuits and the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
  • Experience troubleshooting manufacturing test equipment and resolving equipment failures in a production environment.
  • Experience using electrical test equipment, including:
    • Oscilloscopes
    • Multimeters
    • Logic analyzers
    • Function generators
    • ICT systems
    • Flying probe equipment
    • Soldering equipment
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting.
  • Ability to work onsite.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong working knowledge of Linux.
  • Experience supporting automated manufacturing test environments.
  • Familiarity with test process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies.

Ready to Build the Future?

Take the next step in your engineering career and apply today to join PDS Tech Commercial in partnership with a leader in the electronics manufacturing industry. Bring your technical expertise, problem-solving mindset, and passion for innovation to a team where your contributions will help shape the future of advanced manufacturing.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $26.44 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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