Engineering Technician

tel; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TEL US is seeking an on-site technician to support design, test, and assembly of prototype electro‑mechanical systems and specialized test equipment. You will work from schematics and plans to perform testing, fault isolation and troubleshooting across electronic circuits, photonics and logic systems.

The role involves operation of test equipment, analysis of malfunctions, and collaboration with engineering to construct and validate test setups. Requires relevant degree or experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent education with related experience is required.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience are acceptable as listed in the posting.
• Military technical training or field experience may substitute for certain degrees.

Responsibilities

• Supports design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electro‑mechanical systems and related test equipment.
• Works on applications including electronic circuits, photonics and logic systems.
• Relies on schematics, diagrams, and plans to perform testing and troubleshooting.
• Performs operational testing and fault isolation on systems and equipment.
• Assists in determining remedies for malfunctions and equipment issues.
• Assists in the design, construction, test and check-out of test equipment.

Skills

Testing

Troubleshooting

Prototyping

Electro-mechanical systems

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree with 2+ years experience

4 years related experience in lieu of degree

Military technical training/field experience substitute

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Test equipment

Lathe

Milling machining

Band saw

Drill press

Filer

Grinders

Arc welder

Brazing unit

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supports engineering activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electro mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment.
• Works on applications that may include electronic circuits, photonics and logic systems.
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions.
• Performs operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment.
• Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions.
• Assists in the design, construction, test and check-out of test equipment.
• Uses manufacturing, test, development or diagnostic equipment, including, but not limited to, test programs, oscilloscopes, signal generators and specialized test apparatus.

Typical Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree; or Associate's Degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree; completion of military technical training and field experience may substitute for an Associate's Degree; high school diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position operates in an environment that may contain dust, noise, oils, greases, grinding debris, compressed air, metal shavings, propane and solvents. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation. This job also requires the use of machines and hand tools necessary for tool and die fabrication, including lathe, milling machining, band saw, jig saw, drill press, filer, grinders, arc welder, brazing unit and other standard tools. This position requires frequent lifting up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Diversity

Diversity creates an innovative culture. TEL US is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff... employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Subsidiary

TOKYO ELECTRON AMERICA, INC.