Entry level tester
The Entry Level Tester is responsible for conducting on-site inspections, data collection, and field testing to support field engineering operations. This role involves tracking performance metrics, creating technical documentation, working with hardware subsystems and scripting, and requires frequent travel to various field sites to coordinate and troubleshoot testing activities.
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Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level field testing engineer to join their IT team in Fort Worth, TX. This hands-on role focuses on on-site inspections, data collection, field testing, basic hardware troubleshooting, and performance-metrics tracking. The position requires frequent travel to field sites and offers structured training and mentorship for early-career engineers.
- Estimated pay: $49,064 per year (estimated)
- Employment type: Full-time
- Location: Fort Worth, TX (onsite / frequent travel to field sites)
What You’ll Do
You will support field operations and testing activities that ensure product and system performance meets client requirements. Typical responsibilities include:
- Conduct on-site inspections, data collection, and field testing
- Track and analyze performance metrics and report findings
- Create clear technical documentation and client-facing reports
- Work with hardware subsystems and perform basic scripting for test automation or data processing
- Troubleshoot technical issues during field operations
- Coordinate testing activities with clients and internal teams
- Collaborate with engineers and operations staff to improve test procedures
Minimum Requirements
Candidates should meet the following baseline qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
- Strong technical communication skills — able to document findings clearly and interact with clients
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently to various field sites
- Demonstrated interest in learning field engineering and testing methods
Preferred Skills
These skills are a plus and will help you ramp faster in the role:
- Prior client coordination or customer-facing experience
- Experience tracking or analyzing performance metrics
- Familiarity with hardware subsystems and hands-on troubleshooting
- Basic scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar) for test automation or data handling
- Previous exposure to field operations or outdoor/remote site work
Why Join
- Gain hands-on field engineering experience early in your career
- Work with experienced engineers and receive mentorship and technical training
- Make measurable impact by improving test coverage and reporting
- Competitive estimated pay with opportunities for growth
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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