Production Test Engineering Technician
Job Description
About The Role
The Production Test Engineering Technician supports production test, failure analysis and repair activities to achieve quality targets and on-time delivery of systems according to the overall production schedule. They provide first level support to the production team and act as a liaison with the Engineering and Mfg Test Development teams. The work closely with the cross-functional production and management teams to meet and exceed customer expectations.
What You Will Do
- Mfg Test Validation
- Validate Mfg Test on production HW
- Drive feedback loop \ process improvement
- Create failure summary report
- Identify HW failures vs Test Process induced failures (false fails)
- Work with System Engineering and Diagnostic team to close all open test issues
- NPI HW Test
- Primary owner of NPI products in Test
- Manage execution of Test Process
- Provide daily updates of test status vs shipping plan
- Drive all open test issues to closure
- Provide Risk analysis and possible workarounds
- Transition test/repair processes for NPI SKUs to Production Test/Repair team
- System Test
- Become SME for all execution of Mfg Test
- System updates and verification
- Execution of system test scripts and process
- System Failure Analysis and Repair
- Create failure summary reports – sort by priority – drive issues to closure
- Troubleshooting of system errors for corrective actions
- Identify false failures being caused by the test process
- Provide feedback to manufacturing for process improvement
- Sustaining Support
- Provide ongoing support and training for test and repair of MP products
- Issue Resolution
Manage/escalate issues impacting systems in test and communicate to:
- Peer technicians
- Engineering
- Test Eng Manager
- Continuous Improvement / 5S Support
Work with extended team to identify and execute process improvement actions:
- Peer technicians / engineers
- Leads / Supervisors / Managers
- Engineering
What You Bring
Outstanding verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize workload and multi-task
Competencies
Possess a high level of integrity and strong work ethic
Ability to work across engineering and production teams
Ability to communicate issues verbally and in writing to all levels of employees
Education
High school diploma or higher in a related discipline and/or equivalent related work experience
Associates degree in IT, or related discipline is beneficial but not required
CompTIA A+ or Network+ certifications are beneficial but not required
Experience
Configuration experience of Microsoft OS VISTA/WIN7/Server/Office suite and basic Linux
Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, and Word)
1 year PC system related hardware debug or networking experience preferred
ZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be around $28.50/hr. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.
Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
About ZT Systems
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.
A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.
Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.
What We Offer
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.
Compensation & Financial Security
-Competitive base salary
-Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
-401(k) retirement savings plan
-Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
Health & Wellness
-Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-
-Company-paid life and disability insurance
Time Away & Work-Life Balance
-Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
-Parental leave and family care support programs
Growth & Purpose
-Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
-Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about
These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.
ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.