Ultimate Staffing is looking for a Test Technician for our client in Palo Alto, CA. This is a great opportunity to join an organization with a great culture! This is a contract to hire position, M-F, full-time hours with a pay range of $30 to $35/hr.

Responsibilities:

• Set up standard test equipment (oscilloscopes, function generators, variable power supplies, frequency counters, and circuitry) to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production systems in a safe manner
• Collect, log, analyze and interpret test data
• Indicate test status on all product tested by stamping the product identification tags
• Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems which may require collaboration with electrical engineers and other personnel
• Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and/or after assembly
• Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments
• Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations
• Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical instruments or testing equipment
• Complete certificates of compliance when needed

Qualifications:

• Two (2) years electronic/electrical testing and maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Associates Degree in Electronics Technology or Electrical Engineering is preferred
• Working knowledge of the proper use of electrical and mechanical test and inspection equipment, including DVMs, oscilloscopes, calipers, micrometers, scales and other equipment
• Demonstrated understanding of using Job Packets
• Basic computer skills, use of e-mail and Microsoft Office software
• Ability to understand electrical schematics and basic mechanical drawings and documentation
• Ability to work on Printed Circuit Boards, basic soldering rework skills
• Ability to work with electronic test equipment and hand tools in a manufacturing production test environment; DMMs, oscilloscopes, pulse function generators, etc.
• Ability to work successfully in cross-functional teams to solve complex problems
• Interact with employees, vendors, customers and visitors in a professional manner
• Ability to read, speak and legibly write in the English language
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.