Testing Technician (Temporary / Contract)

Testing Technician (Temporary / Contract) Engagement type: Temporary / contract, full-time (40 hrs/week) Estimated duration: 4–6 months (potential to extend) Location: On-site, San Diego, CA Summary A San Diego product development engineering firm is seeking a temporary Testing Technician to support a hands-on test effort on a device/machine under development. The technician will execute test protocols, operate test equipment and fixtures, collect and record data, and document and report findings to the engineering team. This is a lab/bench-based role well suited to a detail-oriented technician who is comfortable working from written procedures and producing clean, accurate test documentation. Key Responsibilities Set up, operate, and tear down test equipment, fixtures, and instrumentation to run tests on a device or machine Execute test protocols and procedures accurately and consistently Record test data, observations, and results with a high degree of accuracy and traceability Document findings and prepare clear, organized test reports and summaries for engineers Identify, flag, and log anomalies, failures, or out-of-spec conditions during testing Maintain a clean, organized, and safe test environment and follow all lab and safety procedures Communicate status and results to the engineering team; support troubleshooting as needed Qualifications Prior experience as a test/testing technician, lab technician, engineering technician, or similar hands-on role Comfort operating test equipment and instrumentation and working from written test procedures Strong data-recording and technical-documentation skills; attention to detail and accuracy Ability to write clear, well-organized test reports Reliable, self-directed, and able to commit to a full-time on-site schedule for the project duration Associate degree or technical certificate in a relevant field a plus, or equivalent hands-on experience Preferred / Nice-to-Have Experience testing in a regulated or product-development environment (e.g., medical device, biotech instrumentation, printers, or complex commercial/industrial products) Familiarity with verification/validation (V&V) testing and test documentation practices Comfort with mechanical, electrical, and/or electromechanical device testing $21-$30/ Hour DOE & Flexible