Senior Test Technician

Your tasks

• Assemble, wire, plumb, and commission complex test articles, high-power test stands, cryogenic loops, and high-vacuum test equipment.
• Operate multi-day test systems and perform real-time, hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, cryogenic, thermal, and vacuum system failure modes alongside test engineers.
• Support rapid development of new procedures, measurement methods, and custom tooling for novel tests and enabling exceptional quality and data integrity.
• Partner closely with test, magnet, manufacturing, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams to align test scope and requirements, as well as guarantee successful tests and results.
• Enforce rigorous safety protocols in high-current, high-field, and cryogenic environments. Maintain tool and workspace organization (5S) and ensure precision test equipment is calibrated and maintained.
• Guide and mentor technicians and engineers in shop best practices, schematic reading, and safe testing procedures.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate degree in a technical discipline preferred).
• 5+ years of hands-on technical experience in shop fabrication, system assembly, hardware testing, or high-tech manufacturing environments (e.g., fusion, aerospace, superconducting magnets, or heavy industry).
• Demonstrated experience building, operating, and troubleshooting at least two of the following:

o Testing of superconducting magnet or nuclear fusion systems o High vacuum or ultra-high pressure systems o Cryogenic or fluid handling systems o High-power electrical, control systems, or industrial wiring o Electromechanical, automated, or PLC-driven equipment

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Skill with hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and basic shop machining equipment (e.g., saws, manual mills).
• Familiarity with software tools for basic documentation, logging, or reporting (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs and work comfortably around high-voltage, high-field, and cryogenic environments.

Ideal Experience & Skillsets

• Experience executing automated test routines utilizing LabVIEW, Python interfaces, or PLCs/HMIs.
• Familiarity with reflow soldering, PCBA manufacturing/repair, or micro-soldering.
• Experience with creating or improving test procedures quality control standards, and non-conformance reporting.
• Rigging, overhead crane, and forklift operation certifications or experience.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to work independently under tight deadlines.

What we offer

• Base Pay: $32.00 – $55.00+ per hour (Non-Exempt / OT Eligible)
• Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
• Employee equity stock options
• 20 days PTO