Engineering Technician

Texas Instruments•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

Texas Instruments is seeking a detail-oriented Engineering Technician to support the Product Engineering team’s development of new devices. The role works with New Product Development and COGS/Quality/Sustaining teams to support device development and release, test cost reduction, qualification and characterization, and customer returns. The technician supports development on roadmap automated test equipment (ATE) platforms and performs bench testing and debugging, PCB soldering for modification and repair, and qualification and characterization activities in collaboration with labs.

Requirements

Associate degree in a related field.
At least 2 years of relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

Ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
Understanding of complex material-flow processes.
Automated Test Equipment experience.
Soldering knowledge and skills.
Mechanical knowledge to repair and maintain sockets, boards, and setups.
Knowledge of digital and analog test methods, high-speed interfaces, and standard testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, power meters, DVMs, signal generators and analyzers, and spectrum and network analyzers.
Ability to work in a team comprising other functional groups.
Strong time-management skills to enable 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 results.
Strong problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask across projects and maintain project schedules.
Experience with integrated circuit and device failure analysis.
Programming skills for automation of automated test equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform technical work supporting engineering activities, including design, testing, checkout, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental circuitry, and specialized test equipment.
Work with applications involving analog, digital, and/or video circuits, logic systems, and packaging.
Use schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and troubleshooting.
Conduct engineering tests and detailed experimental testing.
Perform operational testing and fault isolation on systems and equipment.
Contribute to New Product Development and COGS/Quality/Sustaining team projects.
Support automated test setup requests and volume handler/prober runs across multiple ATE platforms.
Support bring-up and testing of qualification hardware, including BIBs, THB, and BLR boards.
Support ATE verification and result documentation for priority customer returns.
Perform soldering for repairs, debugging, and maintenance.