Senior Engineering & Test Systems Technician
Tucson, AZ, USA
Posted on Oct 5, 2026
About the CompanyAt Dataforth Corporation, you will be part of a collaborative team in Tucson, Arizona, developing precision technology that makes a difference around the world. We design, manufacture, and sell Instrument Class® signal conditioning, data acquisition, energy monitoring, and custom solutions used in demanding industrial, test, measurement applications, and many others. Senior Engineering & Test Systems TechnicianThe MissionDataforth's products are only as good as the systems that test and support them. Dataforth is seeking a Senior Engineering & Test Systems Technician to serve as the primary right hand to Dataforth's Design Engineering staff. In this role, you won't just follow instructions - you will proactively manage the lifecycle of Dataforth's hardware, from initial EMC characterization in the lab to the deep-dive troubleshooting of complex failures on the manufacturing floor.Why this role stands out:- You will be integrated into a lean, elite engineering team with a long standing heritage of excellence.- You will have significant responsibilities for maintaining the integrity of Dataforth's Instrument Class® production environment.- You will be managing and maintaining legacy test fixtures and ensuring newest designs are ready for the global market.Key Responsibilities:- Design Engineering Support: Assist Analgo and Embedded designers with precision prototyping, PCB modifications (fine-pitch soldering), and complex breadboarding.- EMC & Compliance Testing: Support the Engineering team during Electromagnetic Comparability (EMC) and environmental testing. Setup, execute, and document test runs to ensure compliance with global industrial standards.- Manufacturing Failure Analysis: Act as the "detective" on the production floor. Characterize and troubleshoot complex product failures to the component level, identifying whether issues stem from components, design, or process.- Test Fixture Stewardship: Maintain and repair both legacy and next-generation production test heads and fixtures. Ensure all electo-mechanical jigs are calibrated and performing at peak reliability.- Data and Software Maintenance: Support the maintenance of production test software and databases. Ensure test results are accurately captured and that software updates are deployed across the manufacturing floor without downtime.What you bring to the table:- Education: An Associate's Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology (ASEET) or a BSEE. Dataforth prioritizes candidates with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and a demonstrated passion for electronics.- Technical Mastery: 5+ years of experience in a high-precision electronics environment. You must be an expert with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and precision DMMs.- Software Savvy: Experience or familiarity with test software and basic database management.- Independence: You are a self-motivated professional who doesn't need a daily checklist. You see a problem, you analyze it, and you fix it.- The Dataforth Precision Mindset: You understand that in Instrument Class® electronics, there is no room for "close enough".To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to: Product Development Positions (Design, Test, Application) – John Lehman, CTO, 520-741-1404, jlehman@dataforth.com. All other Positions – Georg Haubner, CEO, 520-741-1404, ghaubner@dataforth.com.Dataforth is an equal opportunity employer.
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