Characterization Technician - Evening/Night Shift

Sierra Wireless; Aguascalientes; On-site; MXN 280,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The Characterization Technician role at Semtech in Aguascalientes, Mexico, is part of the Backend Characterization Engineering team. You will monitor and run up to 10 characterization test benches during off-hours to extend the lab’s operational window and ensure continuous execution of programs.

Responsibilities include hands-on operation of measurement equipment, automation flow management, bench startup/shutdown with safety, data logging and shift handoff, and escalation to on-call engineers.

Qualifications

• Technical degree and labs experience required or equivalent.
• 2+ years in electronics lab or test environment.
• Ability to handle devices, sockets, and ESD safety.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on operation of up to 10 test benches and equipment.
• Manage automation flows and troubleshoot at first level.
• Safe bench startup/shutdown and shift handoff documentation.
• Support calibration activities and on-site facility oversight.
• Assist shipping/receiving and maintain consumables stock.

Skills

English (basic to intermediate)

Shift availability

Autonomous work

Attention to detail

Communication

Learning orientation

Education

Technical degree (TSU) or equivalent

Tools

Python scripting

Job description

The Characterization Technician role at Semtech in Aguascalientes, Mexico, is part of the Backend Characterization Engineering team. You will monitor and run up to 10 characterization test benches during off-hours to extend the lab’s operational window and ensure continuous execution of programs.

Responsibilities include hands-on operation of measurement equipment, automation flow management, bench startup/shutdown with safety, data logging and shift handoff, and escalation to on-call engineers.