Lead Test Engineering Technician

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 5 months
• Pay Rate: $28.00 $30.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (1st shift)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. [Export-control compliance required. See recruiter for eligibility details.]

The Lead Test Engineering Technician supports the build, setup, execution, and troubleshooting of development and qualification testing for electromechanical actuation products. The client's actuation products include a wide range of electro-mechanical components and assemblies, including motor controllers, motors, electronic circuit boards, gears, ball screws, no-back mechanisms, clutches, brakes, housings, electronic enclosures, bearings, pins, screws, and other related components. The Lead Test Engineering Technician supports the testing, troubleshooting, modification, and validation of these products throughout new product development and qualification activities.

• Design, build, modify, troubleshoot, repair, and support advanced test systems used for development, qualification, environmental, and production testing of electro-mechanical actuation products.
• Create, wire, solder, assemble, instrument, and troubleshoot circuit boards, actuators, motor controllers, test panels, and related hardware.
• Develop test setups and execute mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and environmental testing in accordance with approved test plans, procedures, specifications, and applicable standards, including DO-160 and MIL-STD-810.
• Utilize laboratory instrumentation and measurement equipment including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, function generators, power supplies, data acquisition systems, pressure transducers, flow meters, load cells, torque transducers, encoders, and related test equipment.
• Maintain and continuously improve the engineering laboratory, test equipment, tooling, infrastructure, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
• Provide technical leadership, training, and direction to technicians and support personnel to ensure safe operations, effective troubleshooting, and successful test execution.
• Manage and coordinate external contractors supporting laboratory, facility, equipment, and infrastructure projects.
• Maintain accurate test records, reports, documentation, and laboratory data.
• Comply with the client's high expectations for a safe work environment.

• Strong electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic aptitude demonstrated through hands-on work experience.
• Soldering capabilities.
• Experience executing test plans and procedures.
• Familiarity with laboratory test equipment and measurement devices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, hydraulic schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate technical information.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate documentation, manage test records, and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and results-driven with a strong focus on execution and customer support.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.

• Electronics repair and troubleshooting preferred.

• Associate degree in an engineering-related field, or equivalent years of applicable experience.

• 5 9 years of experience in an applicable engineering technician role.
• Experience in an engineering lab or New Product Development (NPD) environment, rather than repetitive production, is strongly preferred.

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

This client is a global power management company with over a century of industrial innovation, operating in more than 100 countries and generating revenues of approximately $20.8 billion. With roughly 160,000 employees and operations spanning more than 170 countries, this organization develops intelligent power management technologies embedded in electrical systems, aerospace components, vehicle powertrain solutions, and data center infrastructure that help businesses, governments, and communities operate more safely, efficiently, and sustainably. The company has been recognized in Newsweek's list of Global Most Loved Workplaces and employs teams of electrical engineers, power systems specialists, aerospace technicians, software developers, and supply chain professionals who drive solutions at the center of the global energy transition.

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-14361 Industry: Manufacturing & Operations

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We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.

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