Senior Test Technician

  • Apple Valley
  • Contract
  • Tue Nov 3 16:26:00 2026
  • 73423


Senior Test Technician

Location: Burnsville, MN

Job ID: #73421


Pay Range: $39-44

Description:
Our Sensors Test Engineering team in Burnsville Minnesota is seeking a Senior Technician to join our team of experienced engineers and technicians supporting production. As a member of our team, you will lead in building and assembling innovative test solutions supporting both commercial and defense sensor products. In this role, you will be exposed to a wide variety of test solutions at various stages of their life cycle. A successful candidate will be a fast learner with the ability to respond to requests efficiently, have a strong background in both electrical and mechanical test system build and assembly, and a curiosity to troubleshoot and solve test equipment problems.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • You will be responsible for building and assembling test hardware (cables, valve boxes, control boxes, interface boxes, etc.) and test solutions per engineering drawings, as well as resolving day-to-day technical problems by troubleshooting electrical equipment and device problems on the production line.
  • You will create and review test system designs and documentation with engineering to meet customer requirements. Will work in updating documentation (drawings, schematics, BOM, classification) and or providing markups of new and existing test hardware.
  • You will work in a collaborative team environment and be able to communicate effectively with engineers, operators, and technicians.
  • You will assist in mentoring, coaching, and checking the work of technical support employees.



WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

  • You will learn to work as a team to solve the most difficult problems.
  • You will learn to manage your time and work in an agile environment.
  • You will learn how to build and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pressure, video, and laser test equipment and test systems.
  • You will learn electrical and mechanical design best practices in a manufacturing environment.



QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience.



QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:

  • Demonstrated experience in building complex cable assemblies, test boxes, and assemblies of test systems for the aviation industry (military specification, AS9100)
  • Proficient knowledge reviewing and editing engineering schematics and wire lists, and Minnesota State Electrical codes and statues to pass inspection.
  • Proficient knowledge of tools, testing equipment, soldering, and crimping (hand, electric, pneumatic).
  • Demonstrates clear communication and mentorship skills.



US Citizen

Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law

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