Engineering Technician — Lab & Process Testing

Molex; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 62,400 - 72,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Life insurance

ADD

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Molex in Carlsbad, California is seeking an Engineering Technician to support process development, lab testing, and engineering activities. In this role, you will partner with engineers and cross-functional teams to perform testing, operate manufacturing and laboratory equipment, analyze results, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and enjoys solving technical challenges in a laboratory and manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• One year or more hands-on laboratory, manufacturing, or electronics testing experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and SOPs.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Operate process engineering equipment including die bonders, epoxy dispensers, and industrial ovens.
• Retrieve data files and develop reports using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Execute routine and non-routine laboratory tests and experiments in accordance with test protocols, SOPs, and engineering instructions.
• Perform testing activities such as epoxy dispensing, electrical measurements, and mechanical measurements.
• Accurately record observations, test results, and experimental data.
• Operate laboratory equipment including digital and optical microscopes, micrometers, hot plates, and precision scales.
• Assist engineers with module assembly, disassembly, sample preparation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain laboratory organization and support calibration and maintenance documentation.
• Perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs on laboratory equipment and coordinate vendor service and calibration when required.
• Comply with safety, environmental, and quality requirements while participating in audits and hazard assessments.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to optimize testing methods, data collection processes, and operational costs.
• Provide feedback on test and assembly procedures and partner with engineers to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges and improve product performance.
• Communicate analyses, findings, and recommended solutions effectively.

Skills

Hands-on laboratory experience

Engineering drawings

Microsoft Office

Tools

Die bonders

Epoxy dispensers

Industrial ovens

Micrometers

Digital microscopes

Optical microscopes

Job description

Molex in Carlsbad, California is seeking an Engineering Technician to support process development, lab testing, and engineering activities. In this role, you will partner with engineers and cross-functional teams to perform testing, operate manufacturing and laboratory equipment, analyze results, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and enjoys solving technical challenges in a laboratory and manufacturing environment.