Equipment Engineering Technician 1

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Technicians Corporate - Morgan Hill Morgan Hill, CA, US

6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $25.00 To $33.00 Hourly

Marki Microwave Equipment Engineering Technicians are responsible for supporting production and development staff with operation, maintenance, and programming of various manufacturing equipment. This is an entry-level position. We hire for attitude and aptitude and develop the technical skills on the job.

• Perform set up, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of basic production equipment including but not limited to: microscopes, hot plates, ovens, hand tools, pneumatic hoses, paint guns, soldering irons, torque wrenches, etc.
• Track & perform preventative maintenance & calibration schedules for production, reliability, & test equipment
• Coordinate with repairmen and vendors for scheduling maintenance, repairs, and calibration.
• Train machine & equipment operators on new and current processes as assigned.
• Cross train fellow Technicians on current equipment operation, programming, & troubleshooting
• Create operator procedures for new processes and machinery.
• Utilize, update, and maintain 2D CAD for drawing referencing
• Assist Machine Operators in operating production equipment & programming automation equipment for similar products
• Assist Engineering staff in production and prototyping of products including running experiments, testing, tuning, proto building, reflow, etc.
• Assist in equipment maintenance to help ensure upkeep of capital equipment for production and R&D
• Perform basic electrical tests under the guidance of engineering or technician staff
• Work with small hand tools, tweezers, and fixtures
• Troubleshoot programming issues on automation equipment
• Use Microsoft office to track PM schedules, create presentations, document processes, etc.
• Communicate with cross-functional team members and management via written or verbal formats
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required, some college or technical/trade coursework is preferred
• 0-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, or laboratory environment; relevant coursework, military service, or hands‑on mechanical/electronics experience will be considered
• Experience in the RF or electronics industry is a plus, but not required – we will train the right candidate
• Strong communicator:Provides status updates without being asked, raises problems while they are still small, and documents work clearly so the next person can pick it up.
• Highly motivated:Looks for the next task when one finishes rather than waiting to be assigned. Notices what needs doing on the floor and acts on it.

Page Break

• Great team player:Willing to take on the unglamorous work – machine moves, setups, cleanup, covering for a teammate – and supports operators and engineers with equal willingness.
• Go-getter:Takes ownership of an assignment, follows it through to completion, and escalates early when genuinely stuck rather than going quiet.
• Coachable:Accepts feedback without defensiveness and applies it the next time, not the fifth time.
• Dependable:Consistent attendance and punctuality. Meets committed PM and due dates, or renegotiates them in advance.
• Curious:Wants to understand why a machine failed, not just how to reset it.
• Adaptable:Adjusts to shifting priorities in a fast‑paced production environment without losing momentum.
• Safety and quality mindset:Follows procedures as written and speaks up about unsafe conditions or suspect product.

• Comfortable using hand tooling & power tools such as; wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, vises, clamps etc.
• Able to work with small hand tools, tweezers, and fixtures, including under a microscope
• Can comprehend specifications, drawings, and written instructions
• Basic MS Office proficiency for tracking PM schedules, documenting processes, and creating presentations
• Willingness to learn preventative maintenance practices and advanced automation equipment maintenance