Job Title: Test Technician I
Location: Oshkosh WI
Duration: 3+ Months
Job Type: Contract
Maximum Submissions per Supplier: 3
Note: US Citizen only. Traveling: 10%-depending on support needed with travel to South Carolina. Top 3 qualifications: 1-Associates Degree/Engineering/Machinery & Heavy Equipment, 2-Mechanical-Automotive-agricultural background. CDL license preferred but not required. Interview: 1st Teams, 2nd Onsite tour. Top 3 Keywords: 1- Vehicle & System Testing (Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic) 2- Mechanical Assembly, Fabrication & Troubleshooting 3- Engineering Drawing Interpretation
Top Required Skills:
- Vehicle and component testing
- Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems troubleshooting
- Prototype assembly, disassembly, and fabrication
Must-Have Skills:
- Conduct testing of vehicles, systems, and components per engineering procedures
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Ability to assemble, disassemble, and fabricate parts, test stands, and fixtures
- Ability to read, follow, and execute detailed test procedures
- Strong data recording and documentation skills (manual and data acquisition systems)
- Ability to maintain safety compliance in hazardous work environments
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to plan and prioritize daily work assignments
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Knowledge of automotive and mechanical terminology
- Certified Welder (CW)
- CDL, Telehandler, or AWP operator license
- Experience operating heavy equipment and test vehicles
- Experience with test instrumentation selection
- Mechanic tool set and toolbox (Defense segment)
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Support engineers and senior technicians in testing prototypes and current production vehicles and components
- Conduct tests, collect and record data, and troubleshoot system failures to validate product designs
- Assemble, disassemble, and fabricate customized parts, structures, and test fixtures
- Operate vehicles, heavy equipment, and machinery as required for testing and material handling
- Maintain a safe work environment and comply with all safety procedures
- Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve technical issues and support product development
Requirements:
- Technical Diploma with 3 years of engineering-related experience (or equivalent)
- Associate’s Degree with 3 years of experience preferred
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on testing environment
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
Elevait Solutions is a disabled-veteran owned staffing and workforce solutions company built on purpose, integrity, and impact. We believe work should mean more than just a paycheck; it should fuel passion, growth, and fulfillment. That’s why we partner closely with both clients and job seekers to create connections that truly fit, not just fill a role.
Instead of forcing a match, we take the time to understand what drives each person and each organization, ensuring alignment that lasts. Our mission is to help people find careers that make them excited to show up every day—because when people love what they do, everyone wins.
From empowering veterans and transitioning service members to supporting underrepresented communities, Elevait Solutions is redefining what it means to build a career with purpose. We’re not just filling jobs, but we’re changing lives and strengthening teams that drive real results.