Senior Engineering Technician

Alpha & Omega Semiconductor; Sunnyvale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks an AE Lab support role to aid engineers by setting up test benches and running road tests. You will generate test reports and assist in debugging customer boards while building automated testing setups for development engineers.

The role requires soldering, calibration of lab equipment, PCB debugging with oscilloscopes and multimeters, and documenting results. Collaboration and multitasking are essential in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Electronics, or 5+ years of experience on lab tests on power electronics applications or technical support of power supply design or power ICs design in semiconductor company.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in setting up test benches and maintaining AE Lab equipment.
• Independently run road tests, generate test reports, and debug customer boards.
• Build automated testing setups for development engineers.
• Perform high-precision soldering and rework on SMT components and fixtures.
• Calibrate, maintain, and repair lab instruments and equipment; perform PCB debugging with scopes and meters.
• Support system bring-up and validation activities with measurement, setup, and data labeling.

Skills

Detail oriented

Soldering precision

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Associates Degree in Electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Job description

At Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS), we design, develop and globally supply a broad range of power semiconductors, including a wide portfolio of Power MOSFET, IGBT, IPM, TVS, GaN/SiC, Power IC and Digital Power products. You will find our products in everyday applications including personal computers, graphic cards, gaming consoles, TVs, home appliances, smart phones, power tools, and more! At the center of our innovation is our people who bring passion, talent, and a collaborative atmosphere to our growing company. We offer an impressive benefit package and career development opportunities. If you are ready to take the next step in your career working with a team of passionate and talented people, then take a look at the job opportunity below to POWER your career!

Overview:

Assist engineers to setup test bench and maintain the Applications Engineering (AE) Lab equipment. Under direction of the Engineering Staff or Manager of Applications Engineering, independently run road tests, generate test reports, debugging customer boards, and build auto testing setup for development engineers.

Job Duties:

• Perform high‑precision soldering and rework on SMT components, connectors, wires, and custom fixtures. Assist in simple mechanical tasks related to hardware fixtures, mounting, and custom lab setups.
• Calibrate, maintain, and repair lab instrument and equipment. Conduct basic PCB debugging using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and other lab instrumentation.
• Support engineers during system bring‑up and validation activities by performing measurement, setup, data labeling, and documentation tasks.
• Request and purchase component samples for evaluation board build.
• Conduct product road tests on Applications Engineering's or other function team's input.
• Generate test reports including test setup, waveforms and issue lists.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Electronics, or 5+ years of experience on lab tests on power electronics applications or technical support of power supply design or power ICs design in semiconductor company.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under the minimum supervision
• Ability to work effectively with coworkers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner, to keep others informed of work progress and issues
• Ability to commit to Alpha & Omega's core value and adhere to company policy

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, Inc is committed to diversity in our workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, age, color, ethnicity, marital status, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.