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Description

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Skills

test equipment, Assembly, Mechanical, Mechanical assembly, Production

Top Skills Details

test equipment,Assembly,Mechanical,Mechanical assembly

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 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

• Experience with VHP sterilization, bubble leak testing, electrical safety testing

• Experience testing electro-mechanical devices

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

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Minimum 2 years experience assembling/testing medical devices

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.