Manufacturing Assembly Technician III

Communications & Power Industries (CPI)•Plano, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing a variety of difficult mechanical and technical assignments, including the construction, troubleshooting, and maintenance of microwave products. The technician will work from sketches and verbal instructions under limited supervision, operating various machines and equipment as determined by their coach.

Requirements

Proficient in use of VNA, PNA, Oscilloscope, DVM, spectrum analyzer, and other test equipment
Proficient computer skills
Team-oriented
Strong communication skills
Good manual dexterity
Ability to use microscope daily
Typically requires A.A degree in related technology or equivalent technical training plus eight 6-9 years related experience or the combination of experience and training equal to ten (10) years.
An in-depth understanding of the instruments and equipment encountered in assigned area.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain/maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance.
The successful candidate must be a “U.S. Person” as defined under ITAR and EAR. In order to be a U.S. Person for ITAR and EAR purposes, you must (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Responsibilities

Performs difficult mechanical and technical assignments such as constructing, troubleshooting, adjusting, and maintaining tubes, microwave products, electro-mechanical devices, components, and systems, working from schematics, engineering drawings, written and verbal instructions.
Conducts testing of mechanical systems and improvises procedures and processes if necessary.
Develops or modifies mechanical products to company or customer requirements.
Operates related mechanical equipment necessary to construct, troubleshoot, process, and maintain specific products.
Prepares and assists in determining prescribed compounds and solutions for use in processing, etching, and metalizing materials.
Evaluates various types of mechanical products and equipment and develops tuning, test, and alignment procedures.
Recommends changes or modifications to improve the operation or quality of mechanical products.
Determines methods, operations, and sequences in settling procedures for constructing, processing, and modifying mechanical products as required.
Designs and improvises difficult mechanical tools and fixtures as required.
Performs the more complex analyses of rejected returned, or in-process microwave tubes in support of engineering/manufacturing as required.
Provides technical assistance, training, and leadership as necessary.
Ability to train others on various standard electronic and technical assignments.
Performs other duties as needed and assigned.