Senior Test Technician

About Quantum Design

For more than 40 years Quantum Design (QD) has been providing technology solutions to researchers in the fields of physics, chemistry, biotechnology, materials science, and nanotechnology. Established in 1982, Quantum Design is the leading commercial source for automated materials characterization systems offering a variety of measurement capabilities. QD instruments are found in the world's leading research institutions and have become the reference standard for a variety of magnetic and physical property measurements.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Test Technician, you will perform advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of complex analog and digital electronic systems, requiring strong technical expertise and attention to detail. This job is responsible for interpreting schematics, configuring and executing AC/DC test setups, and operating precision test equipment. The Senior Test Technician will perform assembly and rework tasks to ensure that safety measures are met. This role also involves mentoring junior technicians, maintaining accurate documentation, and working closely with engineers to drive root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and resolution of complex test challenges in a highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced testing and diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic circuits, components, instruments, and assemblies.
• Analyze signal flow and apply cause and effect reasoning to identify and resolve failures in digital and analog systems.
• Interpret complex schematic diagrams and recognize common electronic circuits to understand design intent and assist in diagnostics.
• Configure and execute AC and DC digital test setups with minimal supervision.
• Operate and maintain test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, power supplies, and specialized fixtures.
• Support the installation, calibration, and troubleshooting of custom test fixtures and associated software tools.
• Assemble, integrate, disassemble, rework, and repair both electronic and electromechanical assemblies as required.
• Ensure safe operation of a wide range of hand and power tools in adherence to safety protocols.
• Provide technical guidance and informal mentorship to junior technicians.
• Document test procedures, results, and findings accurately, and communicate recommendations to support engineering evaluations for corrective actions or improvements.
• Collaborate with engineers and peers to drive root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and resolution of complex test challenges.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of experience troubleshooting electrical systems, hardware components, or digital testing environments
• Knowledge of schematics, technical drawings, and circuity identification
• Experience with test equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, power supplies, and specialized fixtures

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, or related fields
• Lean Six Sigma background and experience in continuous improvement initiatives

Additional Information

• This position’s work mode is 100% onsite. The employee will report to our facility in San Diego, CA five days a week.

Quantum Design is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions, policies and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws. Quantum Design will not tolerate or engage in unlawful discrimination including any form of unlawful harassment, on account of a person's sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap, disability, or membership in any protected group.