Manufacturing Test Technician

Cohu•San Diego, CA

10d•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 operating various test equipment, conducting engineering and quality assurance test evaluations, and training other technicians. The technician will also interface with management and customers, assist with assembly tasks, and maintain equipment calibration and preventive maintenance as per ISO standards. Additionally, the role requires operating complex pick and place handlers.

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.
Work on reports using MS Word.
Work 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).