Test Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Towson, MD (Job ID 9625641)

Description

Job Title: Test Technician
Location: Towson, MD
Pay Rate: $23/hr
Employment Type: Onsite, Contract - Initial Contract Length is 5 Months, possibility of extending

Position Overview:
We are seeking a Test Technician to join a dynamic team at a leading manufacturer of high-performance battery-powered tools in Towson, MD. In this hands-on role, you will be at the forefront of ensuring that the company's products meet rigorous quality standards and perform as expected. You will follow established testing protocols to verify the functionality and performance of battery-powered tools, ensuring they meet specifications for safety, durability, and overall quality before reaching customers.

This is a critical role in the product development and quality assurance process. You will work closely with the engineering team to provide crucial data and feedback, which will directly contribute to the refinement and improvement of existing products and the development of new ones.

Key Responsibilities:
Conduct Product Testing:
Perform a variety of tests on battery-powered tools to ensure they meet required performance standards. This includes testing the functionality of tools, verifying battery performance, and assessing overall product quality by inserting batteries into the test tools and operating them through established test cycles.

Follow Established Protocols:
Ensure all testing is carried out according to the standardized procedures defined by the engineering team. Follow precise guidelines to ensure consistent, repeatable test results. Adapt testing procedures as needed, under the guidance of senior engineers, for new or updated products.

Prepare Test Equipment & Fixtures:
Assemble, modify, and prepare testing fixtures, tools, and equipment required for testing. You'll work with limited supervision to set up test environments, ensuring all necessary equipment is in good working order and ready for use.

Monitor and Operate Tests:
Actively monitor both manual and automated test procedures, ensuring all systems are functioning properly. Track the progress of testing, intervene when necessary, and ensure tests run smoothly and on schedule.

Document and Report Results:
Record detailed test results in an organized and accurate manner. Write comprehensive test reports that communicate findings clearly and concisely. Provide valuable data to the engineering team, helping them identify issues, optimize designs, or confirm performance expectations.

Collaborate with Engineering Team:
Work closely with engineers (including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers) to share findings, troubleshoot issues, and gather feedback. Participate in discussions on product specifications, design modifications, and quality assurance processes.

Continuous Improvement:
Identify opportunities for improvement in testing procedures, equipment, and reporting processes. Share insights that help the team refine product designs and enhance testing efficiency.

Test Product Variants and Prototypes:
Conduct testing on prototype models or new product variants as they are developed. This may involve testing new battery configurations, design changes, or alternative components to validate functionality and performance.

Ensure Equipment Operational Status:
Regularly check and maintain testing equipment to ensure all tools are operational and capable of accurately measuring and testing product performance. Troubleshoot and resolve minor equipment issues as they arise.

Compliance & Safety:
Follow all safety and compliance guidelines while performing tests. Ensure that all testing environments and protocols adhere to industry regulations and company safety standards.

Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (technical degree or certification is a plus).

Experience:
1-3 years of experience in a testing, quality assurance, or technician role, preferably in a manufacturing or product development environment.
Familiarity with battery-powered tools and related components (preferred but not required).
Experience with manual and automated testing systems, as well as proficiency in handling basic test equipment.

Skills:
Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow strict protocols.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot issues with products or test equipment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting test results and reporting findings.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a collaborative environment.
Comfort working with test equipment, tools, and basic assembly techniques.
Familiarity with test result documentation, data analysis, and report generation.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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