Engineering Technician

Texas Instruments; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments is looking for a dynamic Engineering Technician to join the LP/LVL Product Engineering team in Tucson. You will support development on new devices, participate in NPDE/COGS/Quality/Sustaining programs, and help with ATE setup, bench testing, and debugging.

The role involves soldering for PCB modification/repair, qualification activities, and collaboration across labs. 2 years’ experience and strong problem-solving skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of work experience.
• Experience with ATE and volume handler/workflow.
• Soldering knowledge for SMT and through-hole repair.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities including design, test, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electro-mechanical systems.
• Perform testing, fault isolation and data collection to support product development.
• Support ATE setup and volume handler runs across multiple ATE platforms.
• Soldering for repairs and maintenance of ATE PCB, qualification HW, and bench equipment.
• Logistics and shipping support for the team.

Skills

Soldering

ATE equipment

PCB repair

Diagnostics

Test engineering

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Documentation

Volume testing

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

ATE

Oscilloscope

Power meter

DVM

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzer

Network analyzer

Chip rework machinery

Soldering equipment

Job description

Change the world. Love your job.

Texas Instruments is looking for a dynamic and detailed-oriented Engineering Technician to join our team. In this role, you would support the LP/LVL Product Engineering team’s development on cutting-edge devices through your work with both New Product Development and COGS/Quality/Sustaining teams to drive development and release of new devices, as well as test cost reduction, qualification /characterization, and customer returns. You would support development on roadmap ATE platforms. You would also drive bench testing and debug, soldering activities for PCB modification and repair, and qualification/characterization activities working closely with our labs.

Responsibilities include:

• Technical functions in support of engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry or specialized test equipment

• Applications may include analog, digital and/or video circuits, logic systems, and packaging.

• Work from schematics, diagrams, written, and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions.

• Conduct engineering tests and detailed experimental testing to collect design data or assist in research work.

• Perform operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment

• Contributor to NPDE and COGS/Quality/Sustaining team projects

• Support ATE setup requests and volume handler/prober runs across multiple ATE platforms

• Support PE team qualification HW (BIBs, THB, BLR boards) bring-up and testing, and logging Qual results in REX/RelDB

• Support ATE verification and result documentation activities on priority customer returns

• Perform soldering activities for repairs/debug/maintenance of ATE PCB, Qual HW, Bench char, customer returns, etc.

• Logistics and shipping to support the team

• Run high volume checkouts on ATE/Qual HW/Bench characterization test setups

• Improve test hardware robustness driving back learnings and improvements for socket, board, handler form, fit, and function working in conjunction with vendors, TMG, & factories

Why TI?

• Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.

• We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI (https://edbz.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/pages/4012)

• Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here (https://careers.ti.com/en/sites/CX/pages/benefits)

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com .

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Minimum requirements:

• 2 years of work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision

• Understand complex processing of material flow

• ATE and ATE production handler experience

• Soldering knowledge and skills in SMT, through hole, soldering with heat gun and chip rework machinery

• Mechanical knowledge to support repair and maintain sockets/boards and setups

• Knowledge of digital and analog test methods, high speed interfaces, standard testing equipment such as scope, power meter, DVM, signal generators and analyzers, spectrum and network analyzers

• Ability to work in a team setup comprising of other functional groups

• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery

• Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

• Ability to take the initiative and drive for results

• Strong problem solving, verbal, and written communications skills

• Ability to multitask between projects and be able to maintain project schedules

• Experience with integrated circuit and device failure analysis

• Programming skills for automation of automated test equipment

ECL/GTC Required: Yes