Test Technician

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Senior Test Technician in Niagara Falls, NY for a one year contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. In this role, you will prepare documentation and set up fixtures necessary to test accelerometers, then execute rate table and vibration testing from start to completion. You will also perform final validation testing on the customer's equipment prior to delivery and support production needs during unattended test periods. Required Skills High School diploma or equivalent Previous test experience or equivalent education Must be a U.S. Person Ability to obtain a security clearance Ability to prepare accurate test documentation and maintain detailed daily process logs Ability to collaborate with engineering and production stakeholders on testing strategies, troubleshooting, and planning Ability to disassemble products from test fixtures, clean, and prepare items for final inspection Computer skills (MS Outlook, Excel, Word, Access) Knowledge of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and ESD mitigation principles Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues using a standard digital multimeter (DMM) Team-oriented mindset with initiative, accountability, and effective communication skills Preferred Skills IPC J-STD-001 certification Technical degree in an electronics-related curriculum Work experience in production, test, or related fields Electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting experience What You'll Do Prepare test documentation and set up fixtures required for accelerometer testing Initiate and maintain test operations through completion, including rate table and vibration testing Document daily test activity, faults, and anomalies in detailed process logs Partner with the electrical engineer and production manager on test planning, troubleshooting, and strategy Perform final testing on customer equipment as validation prior to delivery Finalize products after testing (disassemble from fixture, cleaning, etc.) Prepare products for final inspection by gathering/validating paperwork and database routing Support other production-related tasks during test periods that do not require observation Job ID: 20445-1 "Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level."

Created: 2026-03-04