R&D Tech Specialist

Keysight Technologies; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a manufacturing technician to support R&D and production micro-assembly in Pico automated areas. You will perform electronic, microelectronic, mechanical, and electrical assembly and sub-assembly operations.

You will set up, operate, and adjust equipment, follow approved fabrication and test techniques, and provide troubleshooting. You’ll assist engineering with experiments, inspections, data entry in ERP, and ensure a safe, compliant work

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent hands-on experience in electronics.
• Experience in micro-assembly, electronic/mechanical assembly, or test operations.
• Ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot equipment and processes.
• Familiarity with reading schematics and manufacturing drawings; ERP awareness.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of technical and production support activities within a manufacturing environment.
• Execute electronic, microelectronic, mechanical, and electrical assembly and sub-assembly operations.
• Set up, operate, and adjust test equipment and production processes.
• Follow approved fabrication, assembly, and test techniques to ensure quality.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for products and test systems.
• Assist Engineering with experiments, evaluations, and problem resolution.
• Perform in-process and final inspections and manage data in ERP systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

Associate degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions.We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of technical and production support activities within a manufacturing environment supporting R&D and production micro-assembly in PICO automated areas.
• Execute electronic, microelectronic, mechanical, and electrical assembly and sub-assembly operations for microcircuit products.
• Set up, operate, and make adjustments to test equipment, tools, and production processes to support development and manufacturing needs.
• Determine and follow approved fabrication, assembly, and test techniques to ensure compliance with Keysight product and quality requirements.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for assigned products, processes, and test systems; support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Assist Engineering with experiments, evaluations, and problem resolution related to components, parts, products, or test processes/systems.
• Perform in-process and final inspections of sub-assemblies and finished assemblies; approve or reject product based on specifications and quality standards.
• Interpret and follow work instructions, manufacturing drawings, schematics, diagrams, and bills of material.
• Support materials handling, product flow, and data accuracy within manufacturing and test operations.
• Enter, review, and maintain data in ERP and related manufacturing systems; maintain records and databases for tracking builds, tests, and results.
• Support training and knowledge transfer by assisting or training other technicians as needed.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant work environment in accordance with ESD, safety, and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent hands‑on experience in electronics, microelectronics, or a related technical field.
• Experience in micro-assembly, electronic/mechanical assembly, or test operations in an R&D or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to set up, operate, and adjust equipment and troubleshoot products, processes, or test systems.
• Proficient in reading work instructions, schematics, and manufacturing drawings, and performing in-process and final inspections.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, strong attention to detail, and ability to support training and teamwork while maintaining quality and ESD compliance.

Pay Range: USD $72,140.00 - USD $120,230.00 Year

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