Electronic Equipment Technician

Microwave Power Products (MPP)•Palo Alto, CA

122d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

At Microwave Power Products (MPP), we’re looking for a hands-on Senior Equipment Technician who can troubleshoot complex high-voltage and RF systems down to the component level in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is not a bench-only role and not a routine maintenance position. We want someone with strong electronics fundamentals, practical troubleshooting ability, and the confidence to work safely around sophisticated industrial equipment where production uptime matters and documentation may not always be complete. At MPP, we manufacture specialized RF (radio frequency) and high-power electronic products used in aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial applications. You’ll support the manufacturing and test equipment tied to production, helping ensure high-voltage systems remain reliable, properly maintained, and available to support daily operations. This role includes troubleshooting equipment issues, supporting preventive maintenance activities, managing production-impacting equipment downtime, and partnering with engineering teams on equipment upgrades, root cause investigations, equipment improvements, and next-generation system bring-up. Located in Palo Alto, California, MPP brings more than 70 years of manufacturing experience and is now part of TransDigm Group, a global aerospace and defense company. It’s an exciting time to join a team that values its deep technical legacy while continuing to invest in the next generation of manufacturing, equipment, and engineering innovation.

Requirements

Strong electronics fundamentals
Hands-on troubleshooting experience
Logical and methodical problem-solving approach
Comfortable working directly on manufacturing equipment and test systems
Ability to troubleshoot safely without taking shortcuts
Comfortable working through incomplete documentation and legacy equipment challenges
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Dependable during production-impacting downtime situations

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Industrial Electronics, Electrical Technology, or related field; equivalent military or trade experience strongly considered
5+ years of experience troubleshooting industrial electronic equipment, semiconductor equipment, RF systems, high-voltage systems, or similar technical equipment
Strong understanding of analog and digital electronics fundamentals
Experience troubleshooting AC/DC power systems and industrial control circuits
Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes, HV probes, RF test equipment, and related diagnostic tools
Experience with PLC troubleshooting and industrial automation support
Experience performing component-level troubleshooting and repair
Familiarity with high-voltage safety procedures and stored energy hazards
Military electronics technician backgrounds are highly valued

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain high-voltage electronic and manufacturing equipment
Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
Diagnose failures at the component, wiring, chassis, module, and system level
Troubleshoot AC/DC power systems, control circuits, relays, interlocks, sensors, and instrumentation
Perform soldering, connector repair, cable repair, and chassis-level repair work
Support root cause investigations, equipment improvements, and prototype equipment bring-up
Work closely with technicians, engineers, manufacturing, calibration, and facilities teams to restore equipment uptime
Collaborate with the Equipment Engineering team to prepare the transition from legacy equipment systems to next gen
Document troubleshooting findings and repair actions clearly and accurately
Follow all high-voltage safety procedures including lockout/tagout (LOTO), stored energy discharge procedures, grounding verification, and two-person safety protocols