Test Technician/Quality Control

Test Technician / Quality Control – Now Hiring!

For direct contact with the hiring manager text your NAME and the word QC to 510 209 2515

Location: Newark, CA

Schedule: Full-time, day shift

Industry: Mechanical, Electro‑Mechanical, Pneumatic Assemblies

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Test Technician / Quality Control Specialist to support inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical, electro-mechanical, and pneumatic products. In this role, you’ll work in a job‑shop style environment handling multiple product types while expanding your technical knowledge and contributing to on‑time project completion.

This position is ideal for a detail‑oriented technician who excels in diagnostics, documentation, and hands‑on testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections to verify compliance with customer and internal specifications
• Conduct functional testing using electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic test fixtures
• Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, meters, and test equipment
• Document inspection findings, generate redlines, and communicate corrective actions
• Create rework instructions and collaborate with appropriate teams
• Manage shifting priorities and complete assignments in a timely manner
• Maintain tool organization and a clean work area
• Perform additional inspection, testing, or assembly tasks as assigned

Required Skills & Experience

• 1–2+ years of assembly experience; 3–5 years as a Test Technician preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent hand/eye coordination
• Ability to read Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings, schematics, and test instructions
• Experience with pneumatic testing, electrical testing, troubleshooting, and C of C documentation
• Proficiency with test instruments and power tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-product environment
• Effective communication skills, including collaboration with engineers
• Strong computer skills, including Excel and ERP systems
• High School Diploma or GED required

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent technical electrical experience
• 2+ years electrical testing experience with test instruments
• Mechanical assembly and wiring experience
• Ability to interpret electrical/electronic blueprints, schematics, and diagrams
• Experience in data entry, organization, and technical reporting
• High-voltage experience (up to 240V)
• Familiarity with ANSI, ISO 9001, and ISO standards
• Experience in industries such as SMC, LAM, AMAT, BD Biosciences
• Experience with CDA testing, QC, inspection processes

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Occasional standing, walking, sitting, climbing, bending, kneeling, or crawling
• Ability to lift/move up to 20 lbs
• Requires close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Exposure to typical shop environment conditions; minimal noise level

Apply now!For direct contact with the hiring manager text your NAME and the word MRT to 510 209 2515

For direct contact with the hiring manager text your NAME and the word MRT to 510 209 2515

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newark, CA.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $29.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Newark,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.