Testing Technician (Temporary / Contract)

Location: On-site, San Diego, CASummary A San Diego product development engineering firm is seeking a temporary Testing Technician to support a hands-on test effort on a device/machine under development. The technician will execute test protocols, operate test equipment and fixtures, collect and record data, and document and report findings to the engineering team. This is a lab/bench-based role well suited to a detail-oriented technician who is comfortable working from written procedures and producing clean, accurate test

Responsibilities: Set up, operate, and tear down test equipment, fixtures, and instrumentation to run tests on a device or machineExecute test protocols and procedures accurately and consistentlyRecord test data, observations, and results with a high degree of accuracy and traceabilityDocument findings and prepare clear, organized test reports and summaries for engineersIdentify, flag, and log anomalies, failures, or out-of-spec conditions during testingMaintain a clean, organized, and safe test environment and follow all lab and safety proceduresCommunicate status and results to the engineering team; support troubleshooting as neededQualificationsPrior experience as a test/testing technician, lab technician, engineering technician, or similar hands-on roleComfort operating test equipment and instrumentation and working from written test proceduresStrong data-recording and technical-documentation skills; attention to detail and accuracyAbility to write clear, well-organized test reportsReliable, self-directed, and able to commit to a full-time on-site schedule for the project durationAssociate degree or technical certificate in a relevant field a plus, or equivalent hands-on experiencePreferred / Nice-to-HaveExperience testing in a regulated or product-development environment (e.g., medical device, biotech instrumentation, printers, or complex commercial/industrial products) Familiarity with verification/validation (V&V) testing and test documentation practicesComfort with mechanical, electrical, and/or electromechanical device testing$21-$30/ Hour DOE & Flexible