Test Technician, Lead

Shaping the future through innovation and discovery!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Microwave Power 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, aid in the treatment of cancer, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more.

Microwave Power Products, Inc. is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

YOUR DAY TO DAY: (Role summary):

Performs difficult and very complex electronic or electro-mechanical tests where a high degree of versatility is required for testing specific assemblies, sub-assemblies' components under limited supervision.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR: (Responsibilities):

• Performs difficult electronic, mechanical, and technical assignments such as constructing, troubleshooting, calibrating, adjusting, testing, repairing, and maintaining electronic and mechanical equipment, tubes, microwave products, electro-mechanical devices, component, and systems, works from schematics, engineering drawings, written or verbal instructions.
• Conducts testing of electronic and mechanical systems and improvises procedures and standards if necessary.
• Develops or modifies electronic and mechanical products and equipment to company or customer requirements.
• Operates related electronics and mechanical equipment necessary to construct, test, troubleshoot, repair, process, and maintain specific products and equipment.
• Prepares and assists in determining prescribed compounds and solutions for use in processing, etching and metalizing materials.
• Evaluates various types of electronic and mechanical products and equipment and develops calibration, test, and alignment procedures.
• Recommends changes or modifications to improve the operation or quality of electronic or mechanical products and equipment.
• Determine the methods, operations, and sequences in setting procedures for constructing, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, processing, modifying, electronic and mechanical products and equipment as required.
• Designs and improvises difficult electronic and mechanical 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.
• Repairs circuit boards, instruments, or systems for customers or resale and interface with customers by telephone., troubleshooting and/or providing instrument repair cost as required.
• Provides technical assistance and leadership to others as necessary. Must be willing to train others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE: (Minimum requirements):

• Technical school or military training a plus & Minimum of 7 years-experience performing testing successfully and a minimum of 2 years training and leading others.
• Must possess thorough understanding of microwave test equipment and theory, along with high voltage equipment and safety practices.
• US citizenship and ability to receive a DOD security clearance.
• Familiarity with or willingness to work with high voltage equipment .
• Familiarity or ability to learn to work with microwave/RF test and measurement equipment techniques.
• Ability to read, understand and follow test and other procedures/instructions in writing.
• Basic Math skills.
• Ability to obtain “Qualified electrical worker”. certification, levels I & II w/in 2 weeks.
• Must have the following Training:
  • Configure and set-up advanced RF equipment.
  • Qualified Electrical Worker level III.
• Ability to Lift 25 pounds.
• Good English Communication Skills.
• Familiarity with and able to follow safety practices.
• Ability to communicate well with all levels of employees to meet department goals.
• Willingness to support the team by demonstrating commitment and initiative to find own solutions / remove roadblocks for successful completion of tasks.
• Intermediate problem-solving skills. Ability to find own solutions / remove roadblocks for successful completion of tasks
• Ability to conduct 100% of testing tasks independently.
• Ability and willingness to train entry level Test Technicians
• Ability to follow instructions to rework all non-conforming assembly to viable product.
• Reliable & dependent. Ability/willingness to work OT and weekends.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Salary Range - $30.00 - $48.00 / hour

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, MPP 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 savings plan with company match and more!

WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to MPP, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. MPP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

MPP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.