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Novanta

Test Technician I

Apex, NC

$34K - $55K/yr

Summary As a Manufacturing Assembly Test Technician, you will perform quality tests on products and systems. You will be responsible for ensuring that all products meet the required standards. Your ...

Novanta

Test Technician I

Apex, NC · On-site

$34K - $55K/yr

Summary As a Manufacturing Assembly Test Technician, you will perform quality tests on products and systems. You will be responsible for ensuring that all products meet the required standards. Your ...

Novanta, Inc.

Test Technician I

Apex, NC · On-site

$34K - $55K/yr

Summary As a Manufacturing Assembly Test Technician, you will perform quality tests on products and systems. You will be responsible for ensuring that all products meet the required standards. Your ...

Novanta, Inc.

Test Technician I

Apex, NC · On-site

$34K - $55K/yr

Summary As a Manufacturing Assembly Test Technician, you will perform quality tests on products and systems. You will be responsible for ensuring that all products meet the required standards. Your ...

ERMCO

Electrical Test Engineer

Raleigh, NC

The Electrical Test Engineer is a high level role responsible for the design, development and optimization of transformer testing equipment for distribution transformers (1 phase and 3 phase pole and ...

GridBridge

Electrical Test Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

The Electrical Test Engineer is a high level role responsible for the design, development and optimization of transformer testing equipment for distribution transformers (1 phase and 3 phase pole and ...

GridBridge

Electrical Test Engineer

Raleigh, NC

The Electrical Test Engineer is a high level role responsible for the design, development and optimization of transformer testing equipment for distribution transformers (1 phase and 3 phase pole and ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for test in Raleigh, NC is $17.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $16.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Test engineers often encounter challenges such as tight project deadlines, rapidly changing requirements, and complex integration scenarios. They must balance thorough testing with the need to deliver results quickly, which requires prioritizing test cases and automating repetitive tasks where possible. Additionally, collaborating closely with developers and product managers is essential to ensure issues are communicated clearly and resolved efficiently. Staying adaptable and proactive helps test engineers maintain quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

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Test jobs refer to roles focused on evaluating, analyzing, and ensuring the quality or functionality of products, systems, or processes. People in test jobs might work in various industries such as software, manufacturing, or education, where they are responsible for identifying problems, validating requirements, and suggesting improvements. Common titles include Software Tester, Quality Assurance Tester, and Test Engineer. These roles are critical for preventing defects and maintaining high standards in the final product or service.

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Required CredentialsBasic knowledge of testing tools, sometimes certifications like ISTQBSimilar certifications, often more comprehensive understanding of QA processes
Work EnvironmentTypically in software development teams, performing manual or automated testingWorks closely with development and product teams to ensure quality standards
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across software, gaming, and tech industriesCommon in software development, IT, and tech sectors
Search & Comparison IntentOften searched by those looking to perform specific testing tasksCompared when exploring roles focused on overall quality processes

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TEST SCORE TECHNICIAN

TEST SCORE TECHNICIAN

US Department of the Army

Raleigh, NC • On-site

$52K/yr

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Posted 17 days ago

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5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 468 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 46 rated military and defense

Job description

About the Position: The U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command, with headquarters in North Chicago, IL, is a jointly staffed command and is staffed by representatives of all branches of the Armed Forces. The command, through its 67 military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS), determines whether applicants are qualified for enlistment based on standards set by each of the services.
This position will be filled on a permanent basis.Qualifications:

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • People with Disabilities, Schedule A
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998


In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience for GS-07: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must clearly describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, such as: 1) Performing data entry of test results into an automated system; 2) Solving testing issues for applicant testing sessions; 3) Overseeing security of controlled materials; 4) Training staff on proper procedures to carry out an assignment. The definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).
For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience along--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Accountability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Flexibility
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork

Time in Grade Requirement for GS-07: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06).
If you are a current Federal employee, you must include your pay plan, series and grade in your work experience(s) on your resume submission and/or upload supporting documentation (within-grade increase SF50) to show that you meet the time-in-grade requirement. In addition, if your step reflects '00', you must include your current salary for each position.

Education:This job does not have an education qualification requirement.Employment Type: OTHER

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