TE Test Inspection Lead Tech

Job Title: Electrical Prototyping Inspection Technician

Location: Tucson, AZ

Duration: Full-Time

Job Description:

• We are seeking an experienced Electrical Prototyping Inspection Technician to support engineering teams in developing and validating prototype electrical hardware.

• This role involves testing, inspection, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with customer requirements and industry standards throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test and inspect complex prototype electrical assemblies for quality and workmanship standards.

• Interpret electrical/mechanical drawings, schematics, 3D models, and specifications.

• Perform troubleshooting and validation of new hardware designs.

• Identify defects, document discrepancies, and communicate findings to engineering teams.

• Support design reviews and provide feedback for producibility and reliability.

• Ensure compliance with safety, maintainability, and performance standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product designs.

• Perform additional duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 8+ years of experience inspecting electrical assemblies in an engineering environment

• Experience with at least three of the following:

1. Wire harnesses / cables
2. Breakout boxes
3. Chassis
4. Circuit card modifications
5. Racked electronic systems

• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Must be a U.S. Citizen (required for security clearance eligibility)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with inspection tools: CMM, calipers, micrometers, optical comparators.

• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).

• Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI), Root Cause Analysis, DCMA audits.

• Certifications: IPC 610, IPC 620, J-STD-001 (Soldering).

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Adobe (including 3D PDFs).

• Strong communication and documentation skills.

• Associate degree, military electronics training, or technical certification preferred.