EMCORE Corporation Looking for Technician IV, Production at Concord, CA  Full Time

This is an exciting time to join EMCORE Corporation as we continue our fast-paced growth to becoming the leading provider of advanced Mixed-Signal Optics and MEMS-based products that provide the foundation for today’s leading-edge aerospace,, inertial navigation, & defense systems.

At EMCORE, we welcome forward thinking and continuously challenging existing processes and methodology. We especially want to host a creative culture for all to learn and grow. If you are resilient and enjoy working in a dynamic high growth environment, then you belong with us. ()

Summary of Position:

The Tech IV, Production (Electronic Technician) position is within Emcore’s Engineering Division in our Concord, CA facility. The Tech IV works as part of a team alongside engineers and technologists. This position performs specialized work of substantial variety and complexity, testing and characterization of inertial sensors and measurement units. This includes thermal, mechanical, and general performance evaluation according to engineering instructions.

To be considered for this position, you must meet the minimum qualifications (MQ’s) for the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities Include:

• This position has a salary range of $40.87 to $48.07 per hour, depending on skill level and level of work experience.
• Testing and characterization of inertial sensors and measurement units. This includes thermal, mechanical, and general performance evaluation according to engineering instructions.
• Set up standard test apparatus to conduct functional, operational, environmental and life tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production model.
• Reading schematics and mechanical diagrams to build test set-up to support engineering experiments.
• Able to independently determine and develop best approach to address the problems.
• Assemble experimental circuitry (breadboard) and modify lab test PCBA’s with SMT components and connectors by hand soldering.
• PCB diagnostic and repair using bench-top equipment such as power supply, function generator, oscilloscope, and multimeters will be day-to-day responsibility of the Tech IV.
• Maintains and generates documentation required by engineering department.

Personal Attributes and Qualifications:

• High level of natural curiosity of relevant technologies.
• Highly proficient in use of hand tools.
• A passion for getting things right.
• Can-do attitude committed to finding solutions.
• Enjoys new challenges and learning opportunities.
• Engages and collaborates with others in discussion and is hands-on in problem solving.
• Good communication skills and the ability to convey complex ideas to an audience with a wide range of technical aptitude.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Minimum Education:

AS Degree in Technical or Electronics field, or HS Diploma and relevant equal experience.

Minimum Experience:

4 Years’ minimum experience or similar relevant experience, performing product testing with hands-on planning, electrical test set-up, test execution and reporting.

Shift:

2nd shift, Monday through Friday, 3 pm to 12 midnight. This position is 100% on-site. Initially, there may be some limited training during the first shift, the first couple of weeks.

Desired Characteristics:

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with MEMS resonator sensors or inertial sensors and measurement units.
• Familiarity with the test and measurement equipment used to characterize inertial sensors and IMUs such as Rate Table, Shaker System, Centrifuge and Laser Vibrometer.
• Practical knowledge of working principle, selection, and characterization of active & passive electronic components such as resistor, capacitors, inductors, diodes, transistors, op-amps, ADC/DACs including special electronic devices like piezo actuators, stress-strain sensors, temperature, and acoustic sensors.
• Hands-on-experience designing simple electronic test circuits (e.g., oscillators, amplifiers, and filters) and PCB assembly, their testing and troubleshooting. Must be familiar with various type of connectors, cables and wires required for instrument interfacing and measurements.
• Proficiency in using various types of tests and measuring equipment including power supplies, oscilloscopes, meters, function generator, spectrum analyzer etc
• Experience with National Instruments data collection equipment is a plus.
• Knowledge of programming languages like Labview, Python, Visual basic for computer interfacing of lab equipment will be plus.
• Experience working for in an aerospace development environment.
• Understanding of product development and release to production activities.
• Soldering certified to J-STD-001 or equivalent.

*As a federal contractor, we are required to have all candidates offered employment to pass a criminal background check and a multi-panel drug screening, prior to starting employment.

*ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

Separate from employment eligibility (Form I-9), U.S. export license requirements may apply before the Company can provide certain non-“U.S. persons” with access to specific technology, software and hardware that may be necessary for a position. As such, this position may require ITAR or EAR clearance.

EMCORE Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

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Thought Provoking – Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Team Player – Works well as a member of a group
Enthusiastic – Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented – Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated – Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Self-Starter – Inspired to perform without outside help
Flexibility – Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Goal Completion – Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Ability to Make an Impact – Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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