Cablenet Aerospace is growing, and we’re looking for a detail-oriented Test Technician to join our team. The role is based in a manufacturing environment focused on wire harness production and testing. You will work with test equipment, torque tools, and various assembly and fabrication tools to build and validate harnesses and box builds.
If you’re meticulous, reliable, and passionate about delivering quality work that keeps aerospace systems moving safely and efficiently, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
- Obtain and maintain IPC certifications for wire harnessing and soldering assemblies as required by project needs.
- Build wire harnesses and connectors, ensuring proper routing, strain relief, and labeling to meet design and test requirements.
- Work closely with engineers to troubleshoot hardware problems, using diagnostic tools and test equipment to identify root causes.
- Apply troubleshooting and diagnostic processes to resolve issues with electronic harnesses and assemblies.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and written instructions to accurately assemble and test hardware.
- Use test equipment and participate in fabrication and test activities to validate hardware performance and reliability.
- Assist with non-conformance resolution by documenting issues and supporting investigations.
- Collaborate with team members to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area within the manufacturing and clean room environment.
- Perform electrical continuity, insulation resistance, dielectric withstand (hipot), and other acceptance testing in accordance with IPC/WHMA-A-620, customer specifications, and internal procedures.
- Support development and improvement of test procedures, fixtures, and setups to improve efficiency, repeatability, and compliance with quality standards.
- Assist with maintaining and updating Manufacturing Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support production requirements and process improvements.
- Support the review, implementation, and processing of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
- Assist in the creation, revision, and maintenance of manufacturing work instructions, process documentation, and standardized work.
What You Bring
- Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
- Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions, procedures, and engineering documentation.
- Proficiency with soldering, crimping, and harness builds for electronic and electromechanical systems.
- Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions, procedures, and engineering documentation.
- Good written and verbal communication skills to document work and collaborate effectively with engineers and technicians.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience with fabrication and test activities in a hardware-focused environment.
- Experience with harness fabrication, including routing, lacing and connector termination.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in assembly, integration, or test in an electronics, aerospace, or related environment.
- Experience with non-conformance resolution, including documentation, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Experience in contract manufacturing preferred.
- Experience with electronics testing, including the use of test equipment to verify and validate hardware performance.
- Familiarity with IPC-620 / IPC-610 and J-STD solder acceptance (preferred).
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs. as required for handling hardware, fixtures, and equipment.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time while performing assembly and test tasks.
- Ability to sit and work at a station for prolonged periods of time without limitation.
- Achieve daily tasks which require repetitive use of hands and other body parts.
- Learn and follow all safety requirements.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
- Actively participate in safety improvement activities.
Why Join Us?
At Cablenet Aerospace, we foster a culture built on accountability, teamwork, and high performance. You’ll be part of a team dedicated to producing quality work that directly supports aerospace and defense programs.
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- harness fabrication: 1 year (Preferred)
- assembly, integration or test: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
