Engineering Technician (LitePoint, San Jose, CA)

Teradyne•San Jose, CA

2d•$43 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

LitePoint is a global leader in wireless test solutions, partnering with top wireless device manufacturers to ensure their products meet the high standards of today's tech-savvy consumers. Our out-of-the-box solutions are designed to test the world's most widely used wireless chipsets. We collaborate with industry leaders in smartphones, tablets, PCs, wireless access points, and chipsets. Additionally, we are at the forefront of testing the rapidly growing Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with a global presence, LitePoint is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Teradyne (NYSE: TER), a leading provider of automation equipment for testing and industrial applications. TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results. We are seeking a Senior Engineering Technician at our LitePoint location in San Jose, CA, to support engineering activities such as test, modification of mechanical and electrical boards, fabrication of prototype mechanical chassis and front panels.

Requirements

3+ years of hands-on experience
Associate degree, or vocational or technical school degree or relevant experience
Basic electrical engineering theory.
Can read and understand electrical schematics diagrams.
Hands-on set-up and testing experience.
Demonstrated ability to work with assembly tools.
Knowledge and ability to demonstrate computer skills like programming software, graphic drawing, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Teamwork oriented.
Soldering electrical parts.
Handing PCB`s modifications/rework.
Familiarity with machine shop practices, including knowledge of materials and operation of common machine shop equipment.

Responsibilities

Rework mechanical and electrical boards per engineering requirements. Find solutions to challenging mechanical assemblies into temporary chassis.
Assembly of prototype systems that includes modules, electrical boards into chassis. Assembly of experimental circuitry.
Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, and trouble-shooting functions.
Program boards, modules and systems.
Perform final system test to ensure assembly is correct.
Provide assembly feedback to mechanical engineering.
Manage Lab supplies.