Immediate need for a talented Manufacturing Test Technician. This is a 06+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in North Kingstown, RI (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID:26-32291
Pay Range: $25 - $37/hr (depending on verified technical skills and relevant experience), Employee benefits, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location)
Key Responsibilities:
- We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Test Technician to support the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and integration of complex electromechanical systems used in autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).
- The technician will work closely with engineering and operations teams to execute test procedures, verify hardware functionality, troubleshoot electronic components, and support manufacturing and production milestones.
- Assemble, test, and integrate electrical and mechanical components into complex systems.
- Perform pressure vessel assembly, testing, and integration activities.
- Configure hardware by flashing and loading specified software and firmware versions.
- Execute subsystem End-of-Line (EOL) tests using established procedures and documentation.
- Perform incoming quality inspections of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and electronic circuits down to the component level.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
- Maintain test equipment, calibration records, tooling, and laboratory inventory.
- Follow 5S standards, complete work orders, inspect parts, and comply with facility safety procedures.
- Document test results and support continuous improvement of manufacturing and testing processes.
- Provide travel support for offshore testing, field operations, or vessel trials as needed.
Key Requirements and Technology Experience:
- Hands-on electronics experience in robotics, defense, aerospace, avionics, or a related industry.
- Experience setting up and executing technical test procedures.
- Working knowledge of electrical fundamentals and circuit theory.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
- Experience using electrical test equipment, including digital multimeters (DMMs), oscilloscopes, benchtop power supplies, and function generators.
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Commitment to hardware reliability, safety, and quality standards.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
- Experience with autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), subsea robotics, or marine equipment.
- Experience working with electrical systems up to 400 VDC.
- Experience with subsea cable splicing, potting, or custom wiring harness fabrication.
- Experience with pressure vessels, hydrostatic testing, or high-pressure pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
- Current or previous IPC-A-610 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certifications.
- Experience in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing or prototype-to-production environments.
Our client is a leading Defense technology Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
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