1X Technologies
Motor Test Technician
San Carlos, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of hands-on experience; no alternatives stated.
About the job
Performs hands-on motor and actuator validation testing, operating test equipment and documenting performance, durability, and failure results for engineering teams.
What you'll do
- Set up and execute motor, actuator, dyno, and durability tests; monitor test operation and maintain test equipment.
- Inspect and evaluate test articles, perform teardowns, and troubleshoot equipment or hardware failures.
- Collect and analyze test data and write clear technical reports and documentation.
What they ask for
- 3+ years of hands-on experience testing electric motors, actuators, drive systems, or complex electromechanical hardware.
- Experience operating and troubleshooting test equipment such as dynamometers, power supplies, data acquisition systems, sensors, thermal equipment, or mechanical fixtures.
- Ability to interpret test plans and specifications, configure setups, monitor tests, and identify abnormal behavior.
- Experience collecting and analyzing test data using Excel or similar tools; strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
Nice to have
- Experience testing motors, gearboxes, integrated drive units, robotic actuators, or other high-performance electromechanical systems.
- Experience with motor dynos, endurance, accelerated life, reliability testing, test automation, data acquisition, or scripting.
Pay
$30.00 - $48.00/hr (base salary); $30 – $48 per hour (base salary)
Tools
Excel
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