Engineering Test Lab Technician

Engineering test lab technician

Overview

The Engineering Test Lab Technician supports the design, development, and qualification testing of aerospace sensors and switch products. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation and hands-on experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems, environmental chambers, electrical test setups, and data acquisition equipment. This role involves performing component and system-level tests, maintaining test equipment, automating test processes, and documenting results to support product validation and certification activities.

Type of Position: Temporary to Hire

Hourly Rate: $32.00 - $38.00

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate pneumatic and hydraulic test systems for pressure, temperature, flow, and leak testing.

• Operate vibration and environmental test stands such as temperature, humidity, and altitude chambers.

• Assemble simple electrical test circuits and instrumentation for sensor and switch evaluation.

• Configure and operate data acquisition systems and test automation software to collect test data.

• Execute engineering test procedures and record results with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Support test equipment maintenance, calibration, and safety checks to ensure reliable operation.

• Assist in the design and fabrication of test fixtures, harnesses, and adapters as needed.

• Perform basic troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, or software-related test issues.

• Prepare test reports, summarize results, and communicate findings to engineering teams.

• Follow all company and industry safety standards and regulations

• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Technology preferred

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in an engineering or test laboratory environment, preferably within the aerospace, automotive, medical, or industrial sensor industries

• Soldering, welding, and/or machining experience is a plus

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Hydra Electric Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email hr@hydraelectric.com.

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