Engineering Technician

Texas Instruments•Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Texas Instruments is seeking an Engineering Technician to support engineering activities, ATE testing, qualification hardware, device characterization, and customer-return investigations. The role supports ATE setup requests and volume handler/prober runs across multiple ATE platforms; brings up and tests qualification hardware such as BIBs and THB boards; and logs qualification results in REX/RelDB. The technician also supports ATE verification and result documentation for priority customer returns, probe testing, and ATE hand testing for device characterization and return investigations. The position performs technical functions including testing, checkout, troubleshooting, and modification of prototype burn-in boards to TI specifications. Work is performed from schematics, diagrams, written or verbal descriptions, layouts, and defined plans. The technician conducts engineering and experimental tests to collect design data or assist research, performs operational testing and fault isolation on systems and equipment, and contributes to NPDE and COGS/Sustaining team projects within the EP business unit. The role also creates purchase requests or orders and shipping requests for wafers, packaged units, qualification hardware, and test hardware between TI sites.

Requirements

Associate degree.
Ability to follow work directions.

Nice To Haves

ATE experience with J750HD or equivalent platforms, such as UFLEX+, VLCT, V93K, LTX, or iFlex.
Experience with ATE production handlers such as LH4/Talos or similar.
Soldering knowledge and skills in SMT, through-hole, heat-gun soldering, and chip-rework machinery.
Mechanical knowledge to support repair and maintenance of sockets, boards, and setups.
Knowledge of digital and analog test methods, high-speed interfaces, and standard testing equipment, including scopes, power meters, DVMs, signal generators and analyzers, and spectrum and network analyzers.
Ability to work in a team setup comprising other functional groups.
Strong time-management skills supporting on-time project delivery.
Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
Ability to take initiative and drive for results.
Strong problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask between projects and maintain project schedules.
Experience with integrated-circuit and device failure analysis.

Responsibilities

Support ATE setup requests and volume handler/prober runs across multiple ATE platforms.
Support PE team qualification hardware bringup and testing, including BIBs and THB boards, and log qualification results in REX/RelDB.
Support ATE verification and result documentation for priority customer returns.
Support probe testing and ATE hand testing for device characterization and customer-return investigation.
Test, check out, and modify prototype burn-in boards in accordance with TI specifications.
Use schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, and defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and troubleshooting.
Conduct engineering tests and detailed experimental testing to collect design data or assist research work.
Contribute to NPDE and COGS/Sustaining team projects within the EP business unit.
Perform operational testing and fault isolation on systems and equipment.
Create purchase requests or orders to support customer and business team needs.
Create shipping requests for wafers, packaged units, qualification hardware, and test hardware between TI sites.