Power Electronics Tech: High-Power Supply (Day Shift)

flir; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Annual bonus

401(k) + ESPP

Educational assistance

Job summary

Teledyne ETM in Newark, CA is seeking an Electronics Technician to perform testing, screening, troubleshooting, and validation of HPA/HPM power supply systems to ensure safety, grounding, and readiness for RF testing.

The role requires an associate degree in electronics or related field and 3–5 years of hands-on experience with high-power electronics. You will work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to deliver reliable products.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field; 3–5 years of relevant electronic test and troubleshooting experience.
• Hands-on experience with power supplies, HPA, HPM, TWT, SSPA, satellite communications, or similar high-power electronic systems.
• Proficient in using oscilloscopes, multimeters, electronic loads, programmable power supply, clamp meters, and related instrumentation.
• Ability to perform system-level testing, troubleshooting, repair, and root cause analysis of high-voltage, high-power electronic hardware.
• Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals including DC/AC circuits, Ohm’s Law, power calculations, voltage divider networks, transformers and filters.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, engineering drawings, technical documentation, and test procedures.
• Experience generating RF test data, plots, and documentation; proficient in Excel and standard software.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Eligibility to work on U.S. export-controlled programs; experience with aerospace/defense or related products.

Responsibilities

• Perform bench testing, screening, and troubleshooting of HPA/HPM power supply systems and modules.
• Verify grounding, electrical integrity, functionality, and readiness for RF testing.
• Screen and qualify systems for TWT and SSPA compatibility.
• Generate problem reports and document failures, findings, and corrective actions.
• Follow engineering procedures, test processes, manufacturing instructions, and quality requirements.
• Support Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), environmental chamber testing, and burn-in activities.
• Troubleshoot production and customer service (RMA) units and support root cause investigations.
• Work safely with high-voltage and high-power amplifier systems while following safety procedures.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Project Management teams to improve product performance and reliability.
• Manage multiple test stations and priorities while maintaining production schedules and customer commitments.
• Safely lift, transport, and position units using lift tables, carts, and other material handling equipment.
• Support 5S, Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement initiatives, and other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Power supplies

High-power electronics

RF testing

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Electronics or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Electronic loads

Programmable power supply

Clamp meters

Job description

Teledyne ETM in Newark, CA is seeking an Electronics Technician to perform testing, screening, troubleshooting, and validation of HPA/HPM power supply systems to ensure safety, grounding, and readiness for RF testing.

The role requires an associate degree in electronics or related field and 3–5 years of hands-on experience with high-power electronics. You will work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to deliver reliable products.