Test Technician - KIF

Test Technician - KIF role at Communications & Power Industries (CPI)

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To perform a variety of technical assignments such as tuning, testing and troubleshooting microwave products, devices and systems following established procedures and working under general supervision.

• Performs various electronic and technical assignments such as tuning, troubleshooting, adjusting, testing tubes, microwave products, devices, and systems; works from schematics, engineering drawings, written and verbal instructions.
• Operates related electronic and mechanical equipment necessary to tune, test and troubleshoot specific product or equipment.
• Uses pre‑determined methods, sequences, and set‑ups to visually test specific equipment or product, making necessary modifications and adjustments as required.
• Recommends changes or modifications to improve general operation or the quality of equipment or product, making necessary adjustments as needed.
• Conducts a variety of engineering or production tests and reports data in prescribed format.
• Performs moderate analysis of rejected, returned, and in‑process microwave tubes in support of engineering and manufacturing as required.
• Provides technical assistance as necessary.
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned.

• Performs various electronic and technical assignments such as tuning, troubleshooting, adjusting, testing tubes, microwave products, devices, and systems; works from schematics, engineering drawings, written and verbal instructions.
• Operates related electronic and mechanical equipment necessary to tune, test and troubleshoot specific product or equipment.
• Uses pre‑determined methods, sequences, and set‑ups to visually test specific equipment or product, making necessary modifications and adjustments as required.
• Recommends changes or modifications to improve general operation or the quality of equipment or product, making necessary adjustments as needed.
• Conducts a variety of engineering or production tests and reports data in prescribed format.
• Performs moderate analysis of rejected, returned, and in‑process microwave tubes in support of engineering and manufacturing as required.
• Provides technical assistance as necessary.
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned.

• Ability to use VNA, PNA, Oscilloscope, DVM, spectrum analyzer, and other test equipment
• Proficient computer skills
• Team‑oriented
• Strong communication skills
• Good manual dexterity
• Ability to use microscope daily
• Ability to work on a team
• Good eye/hand coordination
• Typically requires A.A. degree in appropriate technology or equivalent technical training, or the combination of training and related experience of 3‑5 years.
• Knowledge of basic fundamentals in assigned area and ability to use common equipment and instruments
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Able to use microscope for extended periods of time
• This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a “U.S. Person” as defined under ITAR and EAR. In order to be a U.S. Person for ITAR and EAR purposes, you must (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States;
  
  or (iii) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Salary Range: $24.00 – 28.00 / hour

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern‑day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our…