Equipment Engineering Technician 1

MARKI MICROWAVE LLC•Morgan Hill, CA

5d•$25 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Marki Microwave Equipment Engineering Technicians are responsible for supporting production and development staff with operation, maintenance, and programming of various manufacturing equipment. This is an entry-level position. We hire for attitude and aptitude and develop the technical skills on the job.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required, some college or technical/trade coursework is preferred
0-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, or laboratory environment; relevant coursework, military service, or hands-on mechanical/electronics experience will be considered
Experience in the RF or electronics industry is a plus, but not required – we will train the right candidate
Strong communicator: Provides status updates without being asked, raises problems while they are still small, and documents work clearly so the next person can pick it up.
Highly motivated: Looks for the next task when one finishes rather than waiting to be assigned. Notices what needs doing on the floor and acts on it.
Great team player: Willing to take on the unglamorous work – machine moves, setups, cleanup, covering for a teammate – and supports operators and engineers with equal willingness.
Go-getter: Takes ownership of an assignment, follows it through to completion, and escalates early when genuinely stuck rather than going quiet.
Coachable: Accepts feedback without defensiveness and applies it the next time, not the fifth time.
Dependable: Consistent attendance and punctuality. Meets committed PM and due dates, or renegotiates them in advance.
Curious: Wants to understand why a machine failed, not just how to reset it.
Adaptable: Adjusts to shifting priorities in a fast-paced production environment without losing momentum.
Safety and quality mindset: Follows procedures as written and speaks up about unsafe conditions or suspect product.
Comfortable using hand tooling & power tools such as; wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, vises, clamps etc.
Able to work with small hand tools, tweezers, and fixtures, including under a microscope
Can comprehend specifications, drawings, and written instructions
Basic MS Office proficiency for tracking PM schedules, documenting processes, and creating presentations
Willingness to learn preventative maintenance practices and advanced automation equipment maintenance

Nice To Haves

Experience with soldering irons or soldering process
Experience with performing preventative maintenance on automated equipment
Experience with CAD/AutoCAD, Inventor/Solidworks, ability to design basic mechanical fixtures/designs using AutoCAD
Experience programming automation equipment through UI, code, or PLC’s
Experience with pneumatic tubing, fittings, & lines
1-2 years experience in RF or electronics industry

Responsibilities

Perform set up, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of basic production equipment including but not limited to: microscopes, hot plates, ovens, hand tools, pneumatic hoses, paint guns, soldering irons, torque wrenches, etc.
Track & perform preventative maintenance & calibration schedules for production, reliability, & test equipment
Order equipment, tooling, maintenance supplies, replacement parts etc.
Coordinate with repairmen and vendors for scheduling maintenance, repairs, and calibration.
Train machine & equipment operators on new and current processes as assigned.
Cross train fellow Technicians on current equipment operation, programming, & troubleshooting
Create operator procedures for new processes and machinery.
Utilize, update, and maintain 2D CAD for drawing referencing
Assist Machine Operators in operating production equipment & programming automation equipment for similar products
Assist Engineering staff in production and prototyping of products including running experiments, testing, tuning, proto building, reflow, etc.
Assist in equipment maintenance to help ensure upkeep of capital equipment for production and R&D
Perform basic electrical tests under the guidance of engineering or technician staff
Work with small hand tools, tweezers, and fixtures
Troubleshoot programming issues on automation equipment
Use Microsoft office to track PM schedules, create presentations, document processes, etc.
Communicate with cross-functional team members and management via written or verbal formats
Other duties as assigned.