Sr. Engineering Technician

Cohu•San Diego, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Engineering Technician will maintain handlers in the Engineering Lab, build prototype systems, and troubleshoot to the component level. This role involves modifying fabricated parts, assembling breadboards and cables, and conducting pre-release version testing. The technician will also log and report test results, assist engineers in evaluating findings, design experiments, and support new prototype and pilot builds. Additionally, the position supports Final Test, Field Service, and company/department programs. Domestic and/or international travel may be required, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associates degree in Electronics or related field, or equivalent technical training.
Minimum of ten years’ experience as an electromechanical technician or engineering technician.
Knowledge of engineering drawings (mechanical & electrical).
Knowledge of electronics theory.
Knowledge of thermal controls.
Knowledge of PCB soldering and rework.
Knowledge of electronic components sourcing.
Knowledge of completing bills of materials.
Knowledge of software testing/debugging.
Experience with oscilloscopes, meters, data collection equipment, hand tools, materials, pneumatic valves, and cylinders.
Ability to communicate technical information to others in an on-the-job training situation.
Computer literate in MS Office to produce reports and presentations.

Nice To Haves

SolidWorks/AutoCAD knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain handlers in the Engineering Lab including area clean-up.
Build prototype systems and report defects by redline corrections of prints and BOM’s.
Troubleshoot to component level.
Provide training and technical assistance to lower-level Engineering Techs.
Modify fabricated parts from redlined drawings.
Assemble breadboards and cables from schematics and sketches.
Pre-release version testing to verify upgrade performance and analyze potential or real problems.
Log test results and report all findings of tests performed and assist engineers in evaluating test results.
Design experiments to duplicate customer problems, develop data collection strategies and recommend solutions.
Assist assemblers on new prototype and pilot builds.
Support Final Test and Field Service.
Support company and department programs (i.e.: First Aid/CPR and HazMat Response Team).
Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
Assist in other duties as required.