Senior Test & Lab Technician - Customer-Focused

Spectraforce Technologies; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an engineering technician to set up and tear down test equipment, perform maintenance, collect data, and manage logistics for engineering service requests.

You will work closely with customers and engineers to ensure reliability and that end-use requirements are met; strong communication, troubleshooting, and the ability to read schematics and documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to be self-motivated and accountable in a fast-paced, independent environment.
• Ability to think creatively as well as methodically regarding technical issues.
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries and acknowledge and resolve customer issues.
• Communicate and coordinate with colleagues and provide feedback on the efficiency of the customer service process.
• Strong troubleshooting with critical thinking, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask, manage time, and prioritize and work in an unsupervised environment.
• Understanding basic electronics and knowledge of lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, DMM, signal generator, signal analyzer) is helpful.
• Basic understanding of MS Office, PDFs, and the ability to read basic schematic, BOM, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for test board and equipment setup, tear down, maintenance, data collection, and logistics.
• Responsibilities will also include maintaining lab standards to keep them safe, clean, and organized.
• Deploy test boards that run automated tests from engineering and troubleshoot issued requests that potentially have test setup issues.
• Remove and redeploy test board setups that need new test procedures from engineers' requests in a regular cadence.
• Collect data for critical metrics for the lab and track progress.
• Perform test equipment inventory, calibration, and maintenance routine.
• Understand and configure electro‑mechanical component installations using BOM, drawings, and schematics.
• Perform electro‑mechanical repair, troubleshoot wiring, and test modified semi‑complex assemblies without supervision on standard projects.
• Communicate effectively and recommend changes on the document where applicable to actual wiring and mechanical build of assembly.
• Perform self‑inspection according to the Manufacturing and or internal procedure checklist.
• Identify problems, document them, and bring them to the supervisor's attention.
• Check equipment for calibration status expired materials, and follow all ESD and other general housekeeping procedures.
• Detail oriented. Must read and follow written instructions, schematics, and diagrams correctly.
• Demonstrate proficiency in English - reading, writing, and verbal communication.

Job description

Spectraforce Technologies in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an engineering technician to set up and tear down test equipment, perform maintenance, collect data, and manage logistics for engineering service requests.

You will work closely with customers and engineers to ensure reliability and that end-use requirements are met; strong communication, troubleshooting, and the ability to read schematics and documentation are essential.