Lead Test Technician

$72,800 - $83,200/Yr

Actalent - Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Costa Mesa, CA

101-250 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Lead Test Technician is responsible for testing power converters, transformers, and other electronic equipment with large components. This role involves not only performing tests but also leading a team of five technicians, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and maintaining testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform high voltage testing (480 Volts) on various electronic equipment.
• Troubleshoot modules and systems using internal quality applications.
• Oversee assembly processes and shipping, providing support to team members.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed, with provided safety training.
• Maintain and manage testing equipment such as volt meters, multimeters, high pot machines, oscilloscopes, and inductor measurement tools.
• Perform testing on equipment such as analog, digital, video, logic circuits, components, and instruments.
• Measure power, signal, and temperature.
• Review test results with staff and make recommendations on repair, maintenance, and refinement of equipment.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience within an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in a relevant field.
• Strong electrical experience with comfort in handling high voltage.
• Experience with power supplies, high voltage (480V), AC/DC conversion.
• Proficiency with test equipment such as DMM, multimeter, high pot machines, oscilloscope, and inductor measurements.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a lead role, managing and keeping an area running smoothly.
• Familiarity with power supply and inverter.
• Electronics certification is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $35 - $40 per hour.
• Opportunities for overtime (1-2 hours per day when busy).