Sr. Research Technician – Fabrication & Test

Sr. Research Technician – Fabrication & Test

As a Sr. Research Technician, you will:

• Manufacture, assemble, and troubleshoot custom Automated Test Equipment (ATE) used for aerospace engineering and production testing
• Perform electronics assembly, wiring, and soldering according to engineering drawings, schematics, and wire lists
• Fabricate and maintain cables, wire harnesses, printed circuit boards, and electronic test equipment
• Build and inspect electrical and mechanical assemblies used in automated testing systems
• Work closely with Test Engineers to support equipment fabrication, integration, and troubleshooting
• Review assembly drawings and schematics and identify discrepancies during fabrication
• Assist with dry-run testing and equipment verification procedures
• Perform electronic testing using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and related equipment
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical connections and equipment issues
• Maintain compliance with aerospace quality standards and established manufacturing procedures
• Document technical findings and communicate with Engineering and Production teams

Schedule: Full-Time, On-site, 5:30am – 2pm. Contract up to 8 months, potentially temp-to-hire

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in Electronics OR 5 years of equivalent experience in electronics test assembly, wiring, and soldering

• Experience manufacturing electronic test systems and electrical/mechanical assemblies

• Hands-on experience with electronics assembly, wiring, soldering, and testing

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and wire lists

• Experience fabricating cables, wire harnesses, and electronic assemblies

• Knowledge of basic electronics theory and mathematics

• Experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and electronic test equipment

• Ability to perform equipment testing according to established procedures

• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills

• Familiarity with aerospace and military electronics workmanship standards preferred

• Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 cable and harness standards preferred

• Experience developing or maintaining Automated Test Equipment preferred

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and push up to 100 lbs

• Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR due to access to export-controlled technical information

• Pay: $36.68–$44.15 per hour

• Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

• Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact the appropriate department. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

• Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with applicable laws.

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