About Kett Engineering
Kett Engineering is a leader in automotive testing, validation, and engineering support services. For over 70 years, Kett has partnered with some of the worlds most innovative automotive manufacturers, providing skilled technical professionals who help bring cutting-edge vehicle technologies to the market.
We are currently seeking a Senior Electrical Test Technician to support a leading electric vehicle manufacturer in Irvine, CA. This role is ideal for a highly skilled hands-on technician with experience in electrical testing, diagnostics, prototype development, and engineering validation activities within a fast-paced R&D environment.
Position Summary
The Senior Electrical Test Technician will support engineering teams in the testing, troubleshooting, repair, and validation of advanced electrical and electronic systems. This individual will perform component-level diagnostics, execute hardware verification testing, build and modify test setups, and support the development of next-generation vehicle technologies.
The successful candidate will possess strong troubleshooting skills, a deep understanding of analog and digital electronics, and the ability to work independently in a laboratory and prototype development environment.
Essential Responsibilities
- Perform electrical testing, troubleshooting, and validation of prototype and production-intent electronic systems.
- Support hardware verification and design verification activities for engineering development programs.
- Diagnose and repair component-level electrical failures using engineering schematics and technical documentation.
- Identify failure mechanisms, isolate root causes, and document findings for engineering review.
- Operate laboratory test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers, and microscopes.
- Build, modify, and maintain test fixtures, harnesses, prototype assemblies, and support laboratory equipment.
- Collect, analyze, and document test data and results.
- Assist engineers with product development, validation testing, and troubleshooting efforts.
- Maintain accurate records and technical reports in accordance with engineering procedures.
- Follow all laboratory, electrical safety, and quality standards.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting electrical testing, diagnostics, or validation activities.
- Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuits.
- Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
- Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, microscopes, and other laboratory test equipment.
- Proven experience with installation, maintenance, repair, testing, or troubleshooting of complex electronic systems.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience troubleshooting electronic systems down to the component level.
- Ability to identify failure mechanisms, determine root cause, and perform corrective repairs.
- Experience working as an Electronics Technician, Engineering Technician, R&D Technician, or similar technical role.
- Experience supporting hardware verification and design verification testing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and technical reporting tools.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong wiring and harness fabrication skills, including crimping, pin extraction, wire splicing, shielding, grounding, strain relief, and automotive routing practices.
- Experience performing PCB rework, fine-pitch soldering, and hot-air rework on densely populated circuit boards.
- Knowledge of signal integrity and power integrity testing methodologies.
- Experience testing and validating high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, DDR, and SerDes.
- Experience working in automotive, EV, battery, or advanced technology development environments.
- Associate degree, military technical training, or equivalent experience in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person