The Senior Test Engineering Technician is responsible for the design, development, validation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of electronic production test solutions within a regulated EMS manufacturing environment supporting Medical Device, Aerospace & Defense, and Industrial customers.
This hybrid role combines hands-on test system execution and floor support, test architecture development and validation ownership, regulatory documentation discipline, and root cause leadership for test-related quality issues.
The position serves as the site-level technical authority for production test while remaining actively engaged in daily test operations.
Must be eligible to work in compliance with U.S. ITAR regulations, including access to export-controlled information.
Core Responsibilities
- Test Architecture & Development
- Develop and improve functional test (FCT), ICT, Flying Probe, and system-level test solutions.
- Define test coverage requirements in collaboration with Engineering and Quality.
- Participate in DFM/DFT reviews during NPI.
- Assist in fixture design and electrical interface development.
- Develop or modify test software (LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, or equivalent).
Production Test Ownership
- Provide real-time support for production test failures.
- Troubleshoot digital and analog circuits, power systems, communication interfaces, and fixture hardware.
- Differentiate product failure versus test system false failure.
- Reduce retest and false failure rates.
- Monitor test performance metrics (FPY, retest %, downtime).
Regulatory & Validation Responsibility
- Author and maintain test procedures, setup documentation, preventive maintenance records, and calibration tracking.
- Support or lead IQ/OQ/PQ (where applicable) and Measurement System Analysis (MSA, GR&R).
- Support AS9102 FAI test documentation inputs.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, AS9100, and customer-specific regulatory requirements.
- Support internal and external audits.
Change Control & Risk Management
- Evaluate ECO impact on test systems.
- Implement controlled revisions to test hardware and software.
- Support deviation investigations.
- Participate in RCCA using structured methodologies (5-Why, Fishbone, Fault Tree).
Continuous Improvement & Yield Enhancement
- Drive improvements in First Pass Yield, test cycle time, fixture reliability, and test uptime.
- Identify automation opportunities with ROI mindset.
- Support Lean manufacturing initiatives.
Data & Traceability
- Ensure test data integrity and retention.
- Support traceability requirements for regulated programs.
- Assist in test data analysis for trend monitoring.
- Support CUI-sensitive environments where applicable.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology OR Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field OR equivalent military/industry experience.
- 4–8+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing test environment.
- Strong troubleshooting skills (analog and digital).
- Ability to read schematics and interpret specifications.
Key Competencies
- Hands-on technical depth.
- Structured problem solving.
- Documentation discipline.
- Comfort operating in high-mix / low-volume production.
- Ability to scale from bench work to system-level thinking.
- Audit-ready mindset.
Performance Metrics
- First Pass Yield improvement.
- Test downtime reduction.
- False failure rate reduction.
- Zero major audit findings related to test documentation and control.
- On-time implementation of ECO-driven test changes.
- Support of On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in ISO 13485 and/or AS9100 environments.
- Experience developing or modifying automated test scripts.
- Experience with LabVIEW, TestStand, Boundary Scan, NI or Keysight platforms.
- IPC certification.
- Experience in Medical or Aerospace & Defense electronics.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- electronics manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
- Schematics: 5 years (Required)
- ISO 13485: 5 years (Required)
- IQ/OQ/PQ : 5 years (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- IPC-610 Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Windsor, CT 06095 (Required)
Work Location: In person
