Manufacturing Test Technician

Cohu•San Diego, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Test Technician will perform alignments, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of components, circuits, sub-assemblies, modules, and systems. This role involves recognizing failures, setting up problems encountered during system testing, and formulating corrective action plans. The technician will operate various test equipment, perform tasks according to quality and safety standards, and conduct engineering and quality assurance test evaluations. Additionally, the role includes training other technicians, interfacing with management and customers, and assisting with other projects and assembly tasks as needed. Maintaining equipment calibration per ISO standards and performing routine preventive maintenance and inspections on testing equipment are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

AS degree or equivalent education and experience.
Minimum of five years’ experience in test and/or E/M manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of electronics theory and the ability to read and interpret schematics.
Ability to wire and build test fixtures.
Advanced diagnostic skill level.
PCB soldering and rework.
Electronic components sourcing.
Completing bills of materials.
Advanced computer skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Able to add/modify and update pertinent data in MS Excel.
Works on reports using MS Word.
Works with several complex software tools to test parts as per MPI’s & Work instructions.

Responsibilities

Perform alignments, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of components, circuits, sub-assemblies, modules, and systems.
Recognize failures and set up problems encountered during system testing and formulate corrective action plans.
Operate multi-meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, current probes, thermometers, and special test equipment.
Perform tasks in accordance with established quality and safety standards.
Conduct engineering and quality assurance test evaluations.
Train technicians.
Interface with all levels of management and customers.
Assist in other projects, as required.
Assist sub-assembly and Final assembly with other tasks as required.
Maintain equipment calibration as per ISO standards.
Perform routine Preventive Maintenance (PM) task and inspection on testing equipment as required (including mechanical alignments).
Operate complex pick and place (PnP) Handlers (M3, Eclipse X).