Engineering Technician (LitePoint, San Jose, CA)

LitePoint; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 58,548 - 77,145; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance programs

Job summary

LitePoint in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to support engineering activities including testing and modifying electrical boards. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and an associate or technical degree.

Responsibilities include reworking boards, assembly of prototypes, and conducting system tests. The role offers a compensation range of $42.50-$56.00 per hour and a variety of health and well-being benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience.
• Can read and understand electrical schematics diagrams.
• Demonstrated ability to work with assembly tools.

Responsibilities

• Rework mechanical and electrical boards per engineering requirements.
• Assembly of prototype systems.
• Perform final system test to ensure assembly is correct.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Basic electrical engineering theory

Familiarity with assembly tools

Knowledge of computer skills

Soldering electrical parts

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree or vocational/technical degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

LitePoint is a global leader in wireless test solutions, partnering with top wireless device manufacturers to ensure their products meet the high standards of today\'s tech-savvy consumers. Our out-of-the-box solutions are designed to test the world\'s most widely used wireless chipsets. We collaborate with industry leaders in smartphones, tablets, PCs, wireless access points, and chipsets. Additionally, we are at the forefront of testing the rapidly growing Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with a global presence, LitePoint is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Teradyne (NYSE: TER), a leading provider of automation equipment for testing and industrial applications.

Opportunity Overview

We are seeking a Senior Engineering Technician at our LitePoint location in San Jose, CA, to support engineering activities such as test, modification of mechanical and electrical boards, fabrication of prototype mechanical chassis and front panels.

Responsibilities

• Rework mechanical and electrical boards per engineering requirements. Find solutions to challenging mechanical assemblies into temporary chassis.
• Assembly of prototype systems that includes modules, electrical boards into chassis. Assembly of experimental circuitry.
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, and trouble-shooting functions.
• Program boards, modules and systems.
• Perform final system test to ensure assembly is correct.
• Provide assembly feedback to mechanical engineering.
• Manage Lab supplies.

All About You

We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you\'re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience
• Associate degree, or vocational or technical school degree or relevant experience
• Basic electrical engineering theory.
• Can read and understand electrical schematics diagrams.
• Hands-on set-up and testing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with assembly tools.
• Knowledge and ability to demonstrate computer skills like programming software, graphic drawing, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Teamwork oriented.
• Soldering electrical parts.
• Handling PCB\`s modifications/rework.
• Familiarity with machine shop practices, including knowledge of materials and operation of common machine shop equipment.

We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more. Please click here to see details.

Compensation

The base hourly range for this role is $42.50-$56.00. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.