Test Engineering Technician
- Saint Paul
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About the job
Akkodis is seeking an Electrical Test Technician role is a Contract opportunity with a client located in Arden Hills MN 55112 (Onsite). We’re ideally looking for applicants to have a solid background in the similar domain.
Title: Electrical Test Technician
Address: Arden Hills MN 55112
Contract: 12+ Months
Pay Rate: $35 to $38/hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)
About the Role
Seeking a hands-on Electrical Technician to support Research & Development engineering and product testing activities. This role will work closely with engineers and other technical team members to set up, execute, troubleshoot, and document electrical testing in a laboratory environment.
The ideal candidate has strong electrical bench-testing experience and is comfortable independently setting up a test bench from a written test protocol, selecting and configuring appropriate test equipment, connecting devices and fixtures, executing testing, collecting data, and identifying unexpected results or equipment issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up electrical test benches and equipment to execute engineering test protocols and procedures.
- Read, understand, and follow written test methods, protocols, work instructions, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Execute electrical testing accurately and consistently according to approved procedures.
- Set up, configure, and operate laboratory equipment, including:
- Oscilloscopes
- Power analyzers
- DC power supplies
- Digital multimeters
- Function/waveform generators
- Electronic loads
- Data-acquisition equipment
- Other electrical measurement and test instrumentation
- Properly configure test equipment, probes, leads, fixtures, and devices under test.
- Collect, record, organize, and review test data for completeness and accuracy.
- Identify and document test observations, anomalies, unexpected results, and equipment issues.
- Troubleshoot electrical test setups, fixtures, cabling, connections, instrumentation, and device-related issues.
- Collaborate with engineers to resolve test setup and execution issues.
- Support verification and validation, design verification, characterization, troubleshooting, and other engineering testing as needed.
- Maintain organized, clean, and safe electrical laboratory workspaces.
- Follow applicable laboratory procedures, equipment requirements, safety practices, and quality-system documentation expectations.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent hands-on experience in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field.
- Demonstrated experience setting up an electrical test bench and executing testing from a written protocol or procedure.
- Hands-on experience with:
- Oscilloscopes
- Power analyzers
- DC power supplies
- Digital multimeters
- Function generators or waveform generators
- Ability to independently configure electrical instrumentation and troubleshoot test setups.
- Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Strong attention to detail when collecting and documenting test results.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with engineers and other technicians in a collaborative R&D laboratory environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a medical device, regulated product development, or R&D environment.
- Experience supporting Design Verification (DV) or engineering verification testing.
- Experience with automated or semi-automated electrical test systems.
- Experience with data acquisition and analysis tools.
- Familiarity with equipment calibration requirements and laboratory equipment controls.
- Experience assembling or modifying electrical test fixtures, cables, harnesses, connectors, or test setups.
- Soldering, rework, and basic electronics assembly experience.
- Familiarity with good documentation practices in a regulated environment.
If you feel this is not something that you are currently interested in, but know of someone, that might be, please share the details with them or let me know their details so I can reach out to them!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
· The California Fair Chance Act
· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Mrinal Kumar
Sr. Recruiter
Desk: +1 610 206 0714
Email: [email protected]
