Test Engineering Technician
Portland, OR$105k - $125k + equityfull-timePosted 3mo ago
About the role
Hands-on role responsible for the physical operation, maintenance, and upgrade of large-scale test facilities, with emphasis on mechanical systems and supporting electrical/instrumentation work, reporting to the Engineering Manager for Test Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Perform physical operation, maintenance, and upgrades on existing test rigs, and support the build of new test systems.
- Maintain test infrastructure fluid systems: monitor water quality and compressed air/water piping, pumps, and filters, performing routine preventive maintenance.
- Maintain inventory of spare parts, tools, and supplies; identify and procure what’s needed to keep test operations running.
- Operate mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) and overhead cranes; work safely at elevation and lift large objects (up to 50 lbs) as part of routine test rig operations.
- Perform light fabrication tasks in support of test setups, such as drilling and basic use of mills or lathes; interface with welders and machinists on more complex fabrication needs.
- Assemble and troubleshoot electrical cables and harnesses; perform basic continuity checks and instrumentation calibration using a digital multimeter and related tools.
- Apply working knowledge of low-voltage instrumentation concepts in support of test setups.
- Troubleshoot systems by tracing signals, identifying likely root causes, and methodically eliminating variables through controlled tests.
- Write and follow test procedures and maintenance documentation for the systems you operate and maintain.
- Once trained, operate test rigs from the operator’s console in support of test campaigns.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment; follow lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures.
- Support adjacent teams (Turbogenerator Development, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Node Integration & Test) as testing priorities require.
Qualifications
- Hands-on technical background such as an engineering R&D lab, academic research lab, aerospace test facility, aircraft mechanic, capital equipment or automation machinery, automotive mechanic, or industrial maintenance.
- Prior experience working closely with mechanical or electrical engineering teams.
- Comfort working on elevated platforms and operating an overhead crane.
- Familiarity with lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures and a demonstrated commitment to a clean, safe working environment.
- Basic fabrication skills: drilling and comfort around mills or lathes.
- Comfort using common hand and power tools (e.g., impact wrenches, drills, torque wrenches, hand crimpers) and precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers).
- Basic electrical skills: using a digital multimeter for continuity checks and basic instrumentation calibration, and a conceptual understanding of low-voltage instrumentation.
- Strong troubleshooting instincts: tracing signals, identifying root causes, and systematically eliminating variables.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including writing clear test procedures and maintenance documentation.
- Willingness to be trained as a Non-Qualified Electrical Safety Worker, with the potential to grow into a Qualified Electrical Safety Worker.
Skills
Required:Mechanical system operation and maintenanceElectrical wiring and harness workFabrication (drilling, mills, lathes)LOTO complianceTroubleshootingTest procedure documentation
Benefits
- Flexible paid time off
- Health insurance (company pays 100% of gold-level PPO for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
- Dental insurance (company pays 100%)
- Vision insurance (company pays 100%)
- Disability insurance (company pays 100%)
- 401(k) with possible tax-advantaged accounts (FSA related)
- Relocation assistance to Portland (if needed)
Last updated Sep 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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