Senior Level Production Test Technician Jobs

Senior level production test technician jobs put experienced professionals in charge of test strategy, equipment qualification, and the cross-functional teams that keep production lines running to spec. Roles are concentrated predominantly on-site across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, with employers like NVIDIA, Coherent, and MTSI hiring at this level now.

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Open roles107+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerNVIDIA
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type78% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Test Automation Engineer
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Test Automation Engineer
Innorev Technologies Inc
Texas
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
On-Site
None

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Principal Design-for-Test (DFT) Engineer
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Principal Design-for-Test (DFT) Engineer
Celero Communications
Remote
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Engineering (Non-Software)
$200k - $300k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Lead Test Engineer
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Lead Test Engineer
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Pullman, Washington
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Specialized Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Engineering (Non-Software)
$108k - $162k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Technical Test Lead
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New 21h ago
Technical Test Lead
THOUGHT BYTE
Michigan City, Indiana
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Program Management
Hybrid
None

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Staff /Sr. Staff Test Platform & Firmware Integration Engineer
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Staff /Sr. Staff Test Platform & Firmware Integration Engineer
Lightmatter
Santa Clara, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Engineering (Non-Software)
Firmware Engineering
$167k - $227k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
11-50

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Senior Level Production Test Technician Job Market

Who's Hiring

NVIDIA3 open roles
Coherent3 open roles
MTSI2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software40
  • Electronics & Hardware18
  • Manufacturing12
  • Science & Research4
  • Aerospace & Defense4

Senior Level Production Test Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level production test technician job?

Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have owned test program development end to end, not just executed existing procedures. Demonstrating experience with failure analysis, test fixture design, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering teams gives you a clear edge. Certifications in relevant test equipment platforms and a history of mentoring junior technicians strengthen your candidacy further.

Which companies hire senior level production test technicians?

Companies hiring senior level production test technicians right now include NVIDIA, Coherent, and MTSI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from manufacturers, defense contractors, and electronics firms that run high-volume or high-reliability production environments requiring deep technical oversight.

Are there remote senior level production test technician jobs?

Yes, though most roles in this field are on-site given the hands-on nature of production testing. About 22% of senior level production test technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve test program management, documentation oversight, or engineering support rather than direct equipment operation.

What makes a production test technician role senior level?

Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. A senior production test technician leads test strategy decisions, qualifies new equipment and processes, and resolves systemic failures that junior staff escalate. They are expected to mentor less experienced technicians, interface directly with engineering and quality teams, and drive continuous improvement across test operations.

Which industries hire the most senior level production test technicians?

Senior Level production test technician roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their products demand rigorous functional testing, tight tolerances, and regulatory compliance that require experienced professionals to own the process rather than simply follow it.