Test Technician III

Description YOUR DAY TO DAY

To perform a variety of difficult technical assignments such as tuning, testing, troubleshooting electronic components and systems. Works from sketches and verbal instructions under limited supervision.

VNA, PNA, Oscilloscope, DVM, spectrum analyzer, and other test equipment

• Performs difficult electronic, mechanical and technical assignments such as tuning, troubleshooting, adjusting, testing electronic and mechanical equipment, tubes, microwave products, component and systems, works from schematics, engineering drawings, written and verbal instructions.
• Conducts testing of electronic systems and improvises procedures and processes if necessary.
• Develops or modifies electronic products and equipment to company or customer requirements.
• Operates related electronic equipment necessary to tune, test, troubleshoot and maintain specific products and equipment.
• Evaluates various types of electronic products and equipment and develops tuning, test and alignment procedures.
• Recommends changes or modifications to improve the operation or quality of electronic products and equipment.
• Determines methods, operations and sequences in settling procedures for tuning, testing, troubleshooting, processing and modifying electronic products as required.
• Designs and improvises difficult electronic equipment, tools, and fixtures as required.
• Performs the more complex analyses of rejected returned, or in-process microwave tubes in support of engineering/manufacturing as required.
• Provides technical assistance, aides in training and leadership as necessary.
• Ability to train others on various standard electronic and technical assignments
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned.

• Proficient in use of VNA, PNA, Oscilloscope, DVM, spectrum analyzer, and other test equipment
• Team-oriented
• Ability to use microscope daily
• Typically requires A.A degree in related technology or equivalent technical training plus eight 6-9 years related experience or the combination of experience and training equal to ten (10) years.
• An in-depth understanding of the instruments and equipment encountered in assigned area.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain/maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance
• 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).

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 team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement…