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Senior Engineering Technician

PDS Tech Commercial

Torrance, CAJob$35–38/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$35–38/hr
Location
Torrance, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

PDS Tech Commercial seeks a Senior Engineering Technician to perform high-volume testing of precision commercial and military components in a fluid power manufacturing environment. The hands-on role centers on high-pressure hydraulic and pneumatic testing, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and accurate documentation. The ideal candidate is mechanically skilled, self-motivated, and comfortable with repetitive precision testing while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical AptitudeFollowing Work InstructionsAttention to DetailSafety CommitmentTimely Decision-MakingHydraulic TestingPneumatic TestingFluid Power SystemsHigh-Pressure TestingTroubleshootingDiagnosticsCommercial ManufacturingMilitary ManufacturingAerospace ManufacturingPrecision ManufacturingProduction Testing

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED4+ Years Relevant ExperienceLift Up to 35 Lbs

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Put Your Testing and Troubleshooting Skills to Work as a Sr Engineering Technician!

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Sr Engineering Tecnician to support high-volume testing of precision commercial and military components. This hands-on role focuses on high-pressure hydraulic and pneumatic testing in a fluid power manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is mechanically skilled, self-motivated, and comfortable performing repetitive precision testing while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.

What You'll Do

  • Perform high-volume, repetitive testing of precision hydraulic and pneumatic components.

  • Conduct high-pressure fluid power testing for commercial and military products.

  • Set up, operate, and monitor test equipment.

  • Troubleshoot test failures and equipment issues.

  • Analyze test results and identify potential problems.

  • Follow established test procedures, specifications, and quality requirements.

  • Document testing activities and results accurately.

  • Support improvements to testing methods, workflow, and production efficiency.

  • Work independently while meeting quality and production goals.

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED.

  • 4-6 years of relevant technical, testing, manufacturing, or related experience.

  • Strong mechanical aptitude.

  • Ability to follow detailed work instructions and test procedures.

  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

  • Ability to make timely decisions and work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous hydraulic and/or pneumatic testing experience .

  • Fluid power systems experience.

  • High-pressure testing knowledge.

  • Troubleshooting and diagnostic experience.

  • Commercial, military, aerospace, or precision manufacturing experience.

  • Experience supporting high-volume production testing.

Why Join Us?

  • $35-$38/hr pay rate

  • Consistent first-shift schedule

  • Potential overtime opportunities

  • Hands-on experience with precision hydraulic and pneumatic systems

  • Exposure to commercial and military products

  • Opportunity to expand testing, troubleshooting, and fluid power expertise

  • Fast-paced environment where initiative and technical skills are valued

Apply Today

If you have experience in hydraulic or pneumatic systems, high-pressure testing, fluid power, manufacturing testing, or technical troubleshooting , we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial as a Hydraulic/Pneumatic Test Technician, where your technical expertise will help ensure precision products meet demanding performance and quality standards.

T his position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $35.00 to $38.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act

  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,944 open Engineering Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$35–38/hr
  • California median$35–45/hr100 hourly ranges
  • US median$32–46/hr791 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $36.50/hr, is 8% below the California median midpoint ($40/hr) — in the middle half of Engineering Technician hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 170 open Engineering Technician jobs in California and 1,944 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Engineering Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (1,499 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 782 of the 1,944 open Engineering Technician jobs (40%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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