Test Technician

Title: Test Technician

Location with zip code: McKinney, TX 75071

Pay Rate: $28.50/hr. on W2

Shift Timing (Day/ Evening/ Night): 2nd shift 2 PM - 11 PM

Shift

Hours:

40 hrs./week

Duration: 12+ months

• This role will support acceptance testing functions on production and development/prototype products.
• The ideal candidate will perform a wide variety of tasks and testing functions in support of a manufacturing, production, or depot environment.
• The candidate will work directly with engineering on production testing and troubleshooting activities.

• Apply strong problem‑solving skills to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome technical challenges.
• Fault‑isolate issues and support resolution between test environments (test station, interface adapters, test cables, etc.) and devices under test.
• Observe, analyze, and report on test data in accordance with test requirements.
• Select and set up appropriate test equipment based on test specifications.
• Interpret test data (e.g., plots, graphs, tabulated parameters) to determine pass/fail conditions and elevate when further analysis is needed.
• Use of hand tools, torque tools, analyzers, and power tools as needed.
• This is a 2nd shift onsite role.

• High school diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post‑high school technical training).
• Minimum of 2 years relevant testing experience (STEM education may be considered in place of experience).
• Experience with VM, CMES, SAP, or other manufacturing automation databases and tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, basic programming, and general computer literacy.
• Ability to perform product testing using procedures, schematics, engineering drawings, and verbal/written instructions under limited supervision.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Experience with oscilloscopes, pulse generators, network analyzers, signal generators, multimeters, and other test equipment.
• Prior work in manufacturing, assembly, aviation, or naval environments with hands‑on technical experience in repair, installation, and inspection.
• Experience with RF and high voltage testing.
• Experience working in structured, security‑sensitive, or regulated production environments.
• CLEARANCE NOT REQUIRED

• To be successful in this role, candidates must meet the physical and environmental demands consistent with a defense production test environment:
  Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods (up to 8‑10 hours per shift) while operating or monitoring test stations.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment or materials weighing up to 35-50 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, kneeling, or climbing ladders as required during equipment setup or troubleshooting.
• Comfortable working with or near electronic equipment, high‑voltage devices, and RF test systems.
• Must be able to wear required PPE (e.g., safety glasses, ESD straps, hearing protection) throughout the shift.
• Able to work in a controlled lab or manufacturing floor environment that may include elevated noise levels, temperature fluctuations, or vibration from machinery.
• May be required to operate or move test racks, carts, and large cable bundles around the lab or test area.
• Dexterity for handling small components, wiring, and precision tools; visual acuity for inspecting fine details.