Test Lab Equipment Operator

Test Lab Equipment Operator
Location: Onsite San francisco Bay Area, CA
Type: Contract | Long-term
Overview:
A leading global consumer electronics brand is seeking a Test Lab Equipment Operator to support functional and diagnostic testing of pre-release electronic devices. This role is ideal for hands-on technicians who thrive in high-tech lab environments and are passionate about hardware quality and precision testing.
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage test station logistics including setup, teardown, relocation, and inventory tracking of lab equipment.
• Maintain and audit hardware inventory records across multiple test stations.
• Perform functional testing on various consumer electronic devices, focusing on identifying manufacturing defects and hardware inconsistencies.
• Execute detailed diagnostic testing across areas such as:
• Water-resistance and ingress testing on ports, buttons, and exterior fasteners.
• Display diagnostics for color accuracy, calibration, and panel performance.
• Connectivity tests for WiFi, Bluetooth, Cellular, and 5G modules.
• Audio system validation for microphones and speakers (frequency and clarity checks).
• Camera module inspection for image quality and physical integrity.
• Button and input hardware testing for tactile feedback and force consistency.

Operate MXI/AXI X-ray systems to inspect internal component integrity and identify counterfeit parts or assembly defects.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience in a hardware lab environment or device validation setting.
• Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools and lab instrumentation.
• Familiarity with consumer electronics (smartphones, wearables, tablets, laptops, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs and documentation processes.
• Ability to lift and maneuver test hardware and equipment as needed.

Preferred:

• Experience using MXI or AXI X-ray inspection systems.
• Background in electronics, QA, or hardware validation.