**Job Title: Test Technician** **Job Description** As a Test Technician in the durable goods manufacturing industry, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products through rigorous testing and validation processes. You will be responsible for executing test plans that align with product specifications and industry standards. Your work will directly impact product performance, safety, and customer satisfaction. Collaborating closely with engineers, production teams, and quality, you will help drive continuous improvement initiatives. Ultimately, your contributions will support the delivery of high-quality products that meet both regulatory requirements and customer expectations. **Responsibilities** + Execute functional, performance, and reliability tests to validate product designs against specifications. + Analyze test data, document results, and communicate findings to engineering, quality, and production teams. + Identify, troubleshoot, and report defects or inconsistencies. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement efforts. + Assist in the creation and maintenance of test documentation, including test cases, reports, and protocols. **Essential Skills** + Basic understanding of testing methodologies and quality assurance principles. + Familiarity with manufacturing processes and testing procedures. + Proficiency in using test equipment and software tools relevant to product testing. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. + Troubleshooting, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Schematic, Assembly, Wiring, Calibration, Multimeter, Prototype, PCB, Repair, Blueprint. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in a manufacturing environment. + Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and product specifications. + Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy benefits and paid time off upon conversion, with a starting allowance of two weeks PTO that accrues over time. **Work Environment** The work environment includes the staging area of completed orders ready for testing prior to shipment. This area will be relocated during a remodel and reorganization of the facility. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elk Grove Village, IL. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/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 Elk Grove Village,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 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.