Test Technician 3 Job at Sterling Engineering Inc., West Columbia, SC

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  • Sterling Engineering Inc.
  • West Columbia, SC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Test Technician

Location: West Columbia, SC

Hire Type: Contract to Hire

Benefits: Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), PTO, and more!

Pay: $24-$28 per hour

Shift: 7a - 3:30p

We’re seeking a hands-on Test Technician with a solid technical foundation and strong troubleshooting abilities to support our electronic product testing operations. The ideal candidate will have formal training, certifications, or education in electronics and a working knowledge of Ohm’s Law, schematic reading, and electrical power systems. This role focuses on real-world testing, debugging, and validation.

Job Duties:

  • Conduct electrical and electronic tests to verify performance, functionality, and compliance with production quality standards.

  • Troubleshoot and debug issues at the component, board, and system levels using schematics and test equipment.

  • Develop, maintain, and improve test and burn-in processes to ensure reliability and throughput.

  • Review and update process specifications and documentation to ensure accuracy and alignment with current practices.

  • Monitor yields and identify root causes of test failures, coordinating corrective actions with engineering and quality teams.

  • Support the design, setup, and validation of new test fixtures, jigs, and diagnostic tools.

  • Perform firmware flashing, system configuration, and multi-unit hardware interconnects (Ethernet/BNC/twisted pair).

  • Set up and test complex disk arrays or power distribution assemblies as required.

  • Maintain preventive maintenance and calibration schedules for all test equipment.

  • Drive recovery and repair efforts for any downed test or burn-in stations, coordinating across maintenance and engineering teams.

  • Assist with new product introduction (NPI) by supporting test development and validation activities.

Qualifications:

  • Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent military/electronics training required.

  • Strong understanding of Ohm’s Law, circuit fundamentals, and electrical schematics.

  • Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting electronic or electrical systems.

  • Proficiency with meters, oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic tools.

  • Experience with power electronics or high-voltage systems is a plus.

  • Ability to follow detailed procedures, interpret technical drawings, and work independently to resolve issues.

  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Shift work,

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