Sr. Engineering Technician

Cohu, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cohu, Inc. is seeking an Electromechanical Technician based in San Diego, California. This role involves maintaining lab operations, troubleshooting, and providing training to junior technicians. Candidates are expected to have at least ten years of relevant experience, knowledge of engineering drawings, electronics theory, and proficiency in software testing and various technical tools.

The position may require domestic and international travel, and candidates should be comfortable working in lab conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years’ experience as an electromechanical technician or engineering technician.
• Ability to communicate technical information to others in an on-the-job training situation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain handlers in the Engineering Lab including area clean-up.
• Build prototype systems and report defects.
• Troubleshoot to component level.
• Provide training and technical assistance to lower-level Engineering Techs.
• Modify fabricated parts from redlined drawings.

Skills

Knowledge of engineering drawings

Electronics theory

Thermal controls

PCB soldering and rework

Electronic components sourcing

Software testing/debugging

Communication skills

Computer literacy in MS Office

SolidWorks knowledge

AutoCAD knowledge

Education

Associates degree in Electronics or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Meters

Data collection equipment

Hand tools

Pneumatic valves

Cylinders

Job description

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

1. Maintain handlers in the Engineering Lab including area clean-up.
2. Build prototype systems and report defects by redline corrections of prints and BOMs.
3. Troubleshoot to component level.
4. Provide training and technical assistance to lower-level Engineering Techs.
5. Modify fabricated parts from redlined drawings.
6. Assemble breadboards and cables from schematics and sketches.
7. Pre-release version testing to verify upgrade performance and analyze potential or real problems.
8. Log test results and report all findings of tests performed and assist engineers in evaluating test results.
9. Design experiments to duplicate customer problems, develop data collection strategies and recommend solutions.
10. Assist assemblers on new prototype and pilot builds.
11. Support Final Test and Field Service.
12. Support company and department programs (i.e.: First Aid/CPR and HazMat Response Team).
13. Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
14. Assist in other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates degree in Electronics or related field, or equivalent technical training.
• Experience: Minimum of ten years’ experience as an electromechanical technician or engineering technician.
• Skills/Technical Requirements: Knowledge of engineering drawings (mechanical & electrical), electronics theory, thermal controls, PCB soldering and rework, electronic components sourcing, and completing bills of materials, and software testing/debugging. Experience with oscilloscopes, meters, data collection equipment, hand tools, materials, pneumatic valves, and cylinders. Ability to communicate technical information to others in an on-the-job training situation. Computer literate in MS Office to produce reports and presentations. SolidWorks/AutoCAD knowledge is a plus.

Job Conditions

Lab environment with constant or intermittent noise.

Physical Demands/Strengths

Ability to stand or sit at a bench for extended periods; bend, crouch, sit or kneel to work on a system.

Protective Devices Required

Safety glasses to be worn when drilling, sawing, filing, working with air. Additional safety equipment (PPE) may be required depending on the work situation.