Job Title: Test Equipment Technician
Location:
Wilmington, MA, US, 01887
Business Unit:
Sensors & Fluid Management
Posting Date:
Feb 6, 2026
Job Description:
Join our team as a Test Equipment Technician supporting the design, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of advanced electronic and electro-mechanical aerospace test systems. This position is part of the Sensors and Fluid Management Systems Business Unit within AMETEK Aerospace & Defense’s Measurement and Power Systems Division.
This position reports directly to the Sr Test Equipment Engineer
Key Responsibilites
- Support calibration and maintenance of test equipment systems
- Collaborate with manufacturing and design engineers to develop or improve new or existing testing procedures
- Apply knowledge of aerospace manufacturing and testing standards including AS9100/ISO9001
- Create detailed technical documentation, including instruction manuals, schematics and other detailed diagrams
- Research and make recommendations for new materials, parts and equipment
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide technical recommendations for upgrading and maintaining test infrastructure
- Demonstrate a willingness to participate in career growth initiatives
Requirements for Consideration
- Minimum of an Associates degree in a STEM discipline
- 5+ years in a technical manufacturing or engineering environment with bench testing and troubleshooting expertise
- Proficiency in test methods, data acquisition, and control software
- Familiarity with industry-standard data acquisition and comm bus devices, DMM, Oscilloscopes, power supplies and other test equipment
- Ability to create wiring diagrams and electro-mechanical schematics for reverse engineering analysis
- Knowledge of electrical components, circuitry, and basic software development
- Experience with aerospace or avionics manufacturing preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of AI tools for research and problem-solving is desirable
- Ability to research, recommend and source materials, parts and equipment
- Ability to interpret technical data sheets and specifications
- Strong mechanical aptitude and soldering skills desired
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs and work in confined areas
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Adaptability to shifting priorities and tight deadlines
- Exposure to continuous improvement, and related best practices is a plus
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills and commitment to collaboration and initiative
- Self-directed, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure
- Due to contracts with the United States Government, candidates must be either a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident
Employee Type:
Exception Hourly
Salary Minimum:
$60,000
Salary Maximum:
$80,000
Incentive:
No
Nearest Major Market: Boston