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Engineering Test Technician 3

Marki Microwave Inc
Morgan Hill, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/10/2025

JOB SUMMARY

Marki Microwave Equipment Engineering Technicians are responsible for supporting production and development staff with operation, maintenance, and programming of various manufacturing equipment.

This role will require access to access information controlled under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR, 15 CFR §§ 730-780),and likely the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR, 22 CFR §§ 120-130), and so applicants for this position must be one of a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or other Protected Individual (as defined under 8 USC § 1324b(a)(3)).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform set up, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all production equipment including Ovens, Wire Bonders, Automated handlers, Automated Equipment, Laser marking machines, paint booths, microscopes, handling of chemicals, etc.
  • Recommend, create, & implement preventative maintenance & calibration schedules for capital equipment
  • Research, recommend & order equipment, tooling, maintenance supplies, replacement parts, production material, & tooling.
  • Research and recommend repairmen/vendors for scheduling maintenance, repairs, and calibration.
  • Research, identify, and implement new machinery, process, or technologies
  • Collaborate cross functionally to schedule operator training and execute training in a timely manner
  • Cross train fellow Technicians on new equipment operation, programming, & troubleshooting
  • Create procedures, troubleshooting guides, and specs for new processes and machinery.
  • Use 2D and/or 3D CAD to reference drawings/dimensions, create drawings, and design tooling/fixturing
  • Program automated equipment for new product lines and processes
  • Assist Engineering staff in production and prototyping of products including running experiments, testing, tuning, proto build, reflow, etc.
  • Troubleshoot RF test set-ups
  • Work with small hand tools, tweezers, and fixtures
  • Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems on advanced manufacturing equipment through reading schematics, drawings, & diagrams
  • Track and execute multiple on-going projects on-time.
  • Use Microsoft office to track PM schedules, create presentations, document processes, etc.
  • Communicate with cross-functional team members and management via written or verbal forms 
  • Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

  • High School Diploma or GED required, some college is preferred 
  • 10 years’ experience as a Maintenance / Equipment Technician or applicable experience
  • 1-2 years’ experience in RF or electronics industry preferred

 

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES 

  • Experience maintaining various type of electrical and mechanical machinery
  • Ability to create preventative maintenance schedules  
  • Experience with soldering irons or soldering process 
  • Can perform basic electrical testing with a multi-meter
  • Can understand and create drawing specifications, schematics, and written instructions
  • Experience with hand tooling, power tools, and heavy machinery such as; wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, vises, clamps, mills, lathes, presses, etc.
  • Experience programming automation equipment through UI, code, or PLC’s is a plus
  • Experience with troubleshooting broken equipment, tooling, & machinery
  • Knowledge of motors, servos, pulleys, linear actuators, and other power transmission systems is a plus
  • Experience with pneumatic tubing, fittings, & lines
  • Experience with CAD/AutoCAD, Inventor/Solidworks, MS Office, ability to design basic mechanical fixtures/designs using AutoCAD
  • Experience with comprehension of specifications, drawings and written instructions 
  • Ability to suggest new tooling 
  • Researches and recommends new machines, tooling, and equipment independently
  • Capable of training other technician’s how to operate automated equipment and helps engineers with prototyping
  • Can evaluate new equipment/tooling upon request
  • Experience with advanced electrical & mechanical troubleshooting
  • Excellent analytical problem-solving skills
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance 

 

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Communication: Successful communication involves five components. Verbal communication refers to your ability to speak clearly and concisely. Nonverbal communication includes the capacity to project positive body language and facial expressions.     Written communication refers to your skillfulness in composing text messages, reports, and other types of documents. Visual communication involves your ability to relay information using pictures and other visual aids. Active listening should also be considered a key communication soft skill because it helps you listen to and actually hear what others say. You need to be able to listen to understand how to best communicate with someone.
  • TeamworkCollaborate with others to achieve common goals. Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers. Exercise the ability to compromise and be adaptable. 
  • Integrity / Work Ethic: Deal with Conflict Properly. Report Unethical Behavior. Be upfront about your short comings. Be willing to do hard work. Take accountability for your actions. Be a team player. Respect others. Don’t abuse your power. Keep morale up.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Interpersonal competencies help you interact, communicate, and collaborate with others effectively. Typical examples of interpersonal skills include empathy, active listening, and emotional intelligence.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.     
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. 
  • The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 
  • The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. 
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing


ABOUT MARKI MICROWAVE

Shattering Performance Barriers Since 1991.

At Marki Microwave our goal is to invent technologies to empower the RF and microwave industry to design faster, simplify production, eliminate complexity, and shatter performance barriers.

Marki Microwave is a privately-owned company based in Morgan Hill, California, 30 minutes from downtown San Jose in Southern Silicon Valley.  We offer a full benefits package, including: 

  • Holiday pay
  • Paid Time Off (4 weeks)
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k) ER matching
  • Employee Dependent Scholarship Plan
  • College Loan Subsidy Program

 

Marki Microwave is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military or veteran status, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected classification.

 

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