R&D Technician - Request #37587819

Keysight Technologies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Colorado Springs is seeking a dedicated R&D Technician for a 17‑month contract to support prototype turn‑on, calibration, and testing of high‑performance oscilloscopes. You will work with automated tests, scripts, and data analysis to troubleshoot and characterize prototype performance under varied environmental conditions.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in electronics manufacturing or related technical fields, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years in electronics manufacturing, NPI, or related technical environment.
• General knowledge of electronics and electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with electronic and mechanical assembly, including torque drivers.
• Proficient in Windows OS and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and run automated tests on prototypes.
• Troubleshoot electronic prototypes and identify potential failure modes.
• Run scripts and automated processes to determine failure modes and communicate findings.
• Execute automated performance characterization tests across temperature and humidity.
• Document technical issues and test results accurately.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Scripting (basic)

Job description

Job Title: R&D Technician

• Work Location: 1900 Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
• Contract Duration: 17 Months

We are a technology-focused organization developing innovative solutions for advanced electronic design, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our teams work across high-technology markets, including wireless communications, automotive, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and other emerging technologies.

We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and results-driven working environment where innovation, technical excellence, and integrity are highly valued.

About The Team

The Colorado Springs R&D team develops and supports high-performance oscilloscopes while pushing the boundaries of measurement and test technology.

The team needs technical support with prototype turn-on, instrument functionality, calibration, troubleshooting, and failure analysis. You will work with scripts and automated processes to evaluate prototype performance and provide technical feedback to the R&D team.

You will analyze test data to identify failures and, when possible, determine the root cause of failure modes. More complex technical failures will be escalated to and owned by the R&D engineering team.

This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment supporting the development of advanced electronic test equipment.

Responsibilities

As an R&D Technician, you will collaborate with R&D Engineers and NPI Technicians to:

• Work in an Electrical Static Discharge (ESD)-controlled environment.
• Calibrate and run automated tests on prototypes.
• Troubleshoot electronic prototypes and identify potential failure modes.
• Run scripts and automated processes to determine failure modes and communicate findings to the R&D team.
• Execute automated performance characterization tests on prototypes across temperature and humidity conditions.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate characterization data.
• Support prototype turn-on, instrument functionality, calibration, and failure analysis activities.
• Document technical issues and test results accurately and effectively.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, NPI, or a related technical environment, or equivalent experience.
• General knowledge of electronics and electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with electronic and mechanical assembly, including use of torque drivers.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical issues effectively.
• Ability to work successfully in a cross-functional team environment.
• Flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity and change.
• Ability to deliver results under schedule pressure.
• Ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve technical problems.
• Demonstrated initiative and ownership.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organizational skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desired Qualifications

• Higher-level education, training, or certifications in electronics.
• Classroom or professional experience using electronic test equipment, particularly oscilloscopes.
• Experience with automated test systems, scripting, or data analysis is a plus.

Other Information

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
• Candidates will be considered for employment based on qualifications and applicable employment laws.

Pay Transparency

• This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay someone for this position is $30.00/hour - $33.00/hour W-2.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met).