Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

**Job Title: **Test Technician / Line Lead

**FLSA: **Non-Exempt

Location: San Diego, CA

Shift: 8:00am –4:30pm

Pay : $25-30 ($28-$32 dual role) DOE

SUMMARY:

The Test Technician / Assembly Line Lead builds and tests medical devices, executes reliability and functional test protocols, and provides leadership to the production line. The role supports quality, documentation accuracy, and compliant manufacturing processes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Test Tech:

• Perform in-process testing, functional checks, and final quality verifications per approved test methods.
• Conduct electrical, mechanical, leak, visual, dimensional, and reliability tests as required.
• Operate calibrated test equipment (e.g., safety analyzers, leak testers, force gauges, multimeters, vacuum chambers, VHP/sterilization indicators, etc.).
• Accurately document all testing results in travelers, logs, or electronic systems (eQMS/MES).
• Conduct troubleshooting, root-cause identification, and minor repair/rework under engineering guidance.
• Support validation and reliability builds, including sample preparation, measurement, and data capture.
• Escalate failures, out-of-tolerance conditions, or deviations immediately per procedure.

Line Lead

• Lead daily assembly operations for the production line, ensuring efficient workflow and proper staffing.
• Train, mentor, and support assemblers on proper techniques, work instructions (WI), and handling requirements.
• Assign daily tasks, track progress, and ensure work is completed to schedule.
• Perform device and sub-assembly builds following approved WIs, drawings, and traveler documentation.
• Monitor production inventory; notify supervisors of shortages or upcoming needs.
• Ensure all personnel follow safety, ESD, cleanliness, and gowning requirements.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES/EXPERIENCE

Test Tech

• Able to follow detailed test protocols, both in written and verbal form
• Able to document results and observations clearly and legibly
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Familiar with electro-mechanical assemblies
• Experience with hands tools, test equipment, measurement tools
• Organized, detail oriented
• Able to read and write in English

Line Lead

• Able to read, comprehend and speak English, and elementary-level understanding of numerical functions
• Able to skillfully use hands, tools and equipment to complete assembly and inspection of medical devices precisely in a high quality and timely manner
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision by following detailed manufacturing instructions
• Must demonstrate teamwork, collaboration and attention to detail
• Ability to operate, adjust and maintain equipment per documented procedures and/or under the direction of Engineers, Technicians and Supervisors

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Test Tech

• Experience with VHP sterilization, bubble leak testing, electrical safety testing
• Experience testing electro-mechanical devices

Line Lead

• Experience in assembly of electro-mechanical Medical devices and operation of associated equipment

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 2 years experience assembling/testing medical devices

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Repair
• Mechanical Testing
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Mechanical Assembly Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• 2D Drawings
• Multimeter
• Measurement Gauges

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