Electronic Test Technician

Title: Electronics Test Technician

Location: Elgin

Shift: 1st Shift

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Pay Rate: $70k-90k per year

Full Benefits

We're hiring an Electronics Test Technician for a fast-growing, innovative technology manufacturer specializing in advanced electronic components used across a wide range of industries. This is a highly hands-on role where you’ll design, build, and support real-world test solutions that directly impact product quality and production efficiency. If you enjoy working at the intersection of electronics, mechanical design, and problem-solving—and want to see your work used in both production and customer environments—this is an excellent opportunity to grow your technical skillset in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electronic test fixtures for functional testing, validation, and production use
• Create schematics, wiring diagrams, and detailed documentation for fixture builds
• Select and integrate components such as connectors, switches, and microcontrollers
• Assemble, wire, and prototype fixtures including soldering, breadboarding, and enclosure integration
• Troubleshoot fixtures and electronic devices at both component and system levels
• Support production teams by maintaining, repairing, and improving existing test fixtures
• Assist in diagnosing product or test-related failures in manufacturing environments

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in electronics, testing, or manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals and component-level troubleshooting
• Experience building, wiring, and debugging circuits and electronic assemblies
• Ability to read and create schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience with microcontrollers (Arduino, PIC, ARM, or similar) is a plus
• Familiarity with communication interfaces (I²C, SPI, UART, USB, GPIO)
• Basic programming or scripting experience for test automation is a plus
• Experience with CAD or schematic tools (Altium, KiCad, Eagle, etc.) is a plus

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.