Cohu

Designs and sells semiconductor test equipment

Manufacturing Test Technician

Inspection & TestConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSan Diego, CA, USA$23.20 - $26.09 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate degree or equivalent education and experience is required.
A minimum of five years of experience in a test and/or electromechanical manufacturing environment is required.
Knowledge of electronics theory and the ability to read and interpret schematics are required.
The ability to wire and build test fixtures is required.
Advanced diagnostic skills are required.
PCB soldering and rework, electronic component sourcing, and completing bills of materials are required.
Advanced computer skills and written and verbal communication skills are required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, is required.
The ability to add, modify, and update data in Microsoft Excel and prepare reports in Microsoft Word is required.
The ability to work with complex software tools to test parts according to MPI and work instructions is required.
The role requires standing or sitting at a bench for extended periods; bending, crouching, sitting, or kneeling to work on a system; and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Safety glasses, safety shoes, and ear protection are required in designated areas.

Responsibilities

Perform alignment, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of components, circuits, subassemblies, modules, and systems.
Recognize failures and setup problems encountered during system testing and formulate corrective action plans.
Operate multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, current probes, thermometers, and specialized test equipment.
Perform tasks in accordance with established quality and safety standards.
Conduct engineering and quality assurance test evaluations.
Train technicians.
Interface with all levels of management and customers.
Assist with other projects as required.
Assist subassembly and final assembly with other tasks as required.
Maintain equipment calibration according to ISO standards.
Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks and inspections on testing equipment as required, including mechanical alignments.
Operate complex pick-and-place handlers, including M3 and Eclipse X.

This Temporary position for 6-8 months and will be pay-rolled through our temporary agency partner.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

Perform alignments, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of components, circuits, sub-assemblies, modules, and systems.
Recognize failures and set up problems encountered during system testing and formulate corrective action plans.
Operate multi-meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, current probes, thermometers, and special test equipment.
Perform tasks in accordance with established quality and safety standards.
Conduct engineering and quality assurance test evaluations.
Train technicians.
Interface with all levels of management and customers.
Assist in other projects, as required.
Assist sub-assembly and Final assembly with other tasks as required.
Maintain equipment calibration as per ISO standards.
Perform routine Preventive Maintenance (PM) task and inspection on testing equipment as required (including mechanical alignments).
Operate complex pick and place (PnP) Handlers (M3, Eclipse X)

Supervisory Responsibility: None.

Qualifications:

Education: AS degree or equivalent education and experience.
Experience: Minimum of five years’ experience in test and/or E/M manufacturing environment.
Skills/Technical Requirements: Knowledge of electronics theory and the ability to read and interpret schematics; ability to wire and build test fixtures; advanced diagnostic skill level. PCB soldering and rework, electronic components sourcing, and completing bills of materials. Advanced computer skills and good written and verbal communication skills.
Software: Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Able to add/modify and update pertinent data in MS Excel. Work on reports using MS Word. Works with several complex software tools to test parts as per MPI’s & Work instructions.

Job Conditions:

Works in lab environment with constant or intermittent noise. Works with various chemicals (such as Refrigerants, HFE, Alcohol, OS10, RTV’s, Epoxy, etc.) to complete necessary tasks.

Physical Demands/Strengths:

Ability to stand or sit at a bench for extended periods; bend, crouch, sit or kneel to work on a system. Lift up to 50lbs.

Protective Devices Required:

Safety glasses, safety shoes, and ear protection in required areas.

Compensation: The estimated base pay range for this position is $23.20 to $26.09 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related factors. This range represents Cohu’s good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for this role upon hire.

About the Company

Cohu

Designs and sells semiconductor test equipment

Cohu provides test and inspection equipment for semiconductors, including test/inspection handlers, MEMS test modules, test contactors, thermal sub-systems, and automated test equipment. These capital systems are designed, manufactured, and sold to test wafers, dies, and modules, with ongoing service and support contracts creating recurring revenue. What sets Cohu apart is its integrated portfolio that covers multiple test needs plus a global support footprint, enabling customers to test across automotive, consumer, industrial, and medical electronics. The company aims to help customers reliably test and validate semiconductor devices to ensure product quality and production yield.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Poway, CA
Founded: 1945

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