Characterization Technician: Evening/Night Lab Ops

Semtech; Aguascalientes; On-site; MXN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Semtech in Aguascalientes, Mexico is seeking a Characterization Technician for the Backend Characterization Engineering team. The role supports off-hours operation of up to 10 characterization benches, handles parts changes, debugging, and ensures continuous execution of programs while safeguarding equipment.

The position primarily follows an afternoon to overnight shift (3:00 PM – 12:00 AM) with potential earlier starts, requires meticulous data logging, adherence to procedures, and

Qualifications

• Education: technical degree or diploma in Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Laboratory experience: minimum 2 years in electronics lab, test floor, or manufacturing test.
• Device/board handling: ESD-safe handling, socketing, cables, and fixtures.
• Troubleshooting: diagnose and solve routine bench issues independently.
• Shift availability: capable of afternoon and overnight shifts (3:00 PM–12:00 AM).
• Autonomous work: work with minimal supervision and follow procedures.
• Language: basic to intermediate English for reading technical docs.
• Computer/docs: maintain shift logs and equipment documentation.
• Attention to detail: precise setup and handling to protect devices and runs.
• Ownership: responsible for lab state and continuity of tests.
• Communication: concise, accurate status updates to day-shift team.
• Learning: willing to cross-train in broader characterization activities.

Responsibilities

• Operate up to 10 characterization benches and measurement equipment.
• Launch Python-based automated characterization runs and monitor results.
• Perform first-level troubleshooting and restart systems as needed.
• Follow startup/shutdown procedures and enforce lab safety.
• Maintain shift logs, incidents, and handoff summaries for daytime team.
• Escalate complex issues to on-call engineering and document actions.

Skills

Lab experience

Troubleshooting

Shift availability

Autonomous work

English reading

Documentation skills

Attention to detail

Ownership

Communication

Learning orientation

Education

Technical degree / TSU

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Sourcemeters

Python automation

Job description

Semtech in Aguascalientes, Mexico is seeking a Characterization Technician for the Backend Characterization Engineering team. The role supports off-hours operation of up to 10 characterization benches, handles parts changes, debugging, and ensures continuous execution of programs while safeguarding equipment.

The position primarily follows an afternoon to overnight shift (3:00 PM – 12:00 AM) with potential earlier starts, requires meticulous data logging, adherence to procedures, and