Engineering Technician – Electronics
Job Location:
Irvine, CA - USA
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Job Summary
At Motorola Solutions we believe that everything starts with our people. Were a global close-knit community united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration thats critical for safer communities safer schools safer hospitals safer businesses and ultimately safer nations. Connect with a career that matters and help us build a safer future.
Department Overview
Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions Inc.
Job Description
Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people doing very challenging work with the prime directive of Keeping Our Heroes Connected
THE OPPORTUNITY
Silvus is seeking an Engineering Technician - Electronics with a strong Electrical Engineering foundation and working knowledge of mechanical components. This individual will perform hands-on electronics laboratory work execute extensive product qualification and environmental stress tests assist design engineers with component-level debugging and facilitate smooth transitions to manufacturing (NPI).This position reports to the Senior Engineering Director on the Engineering team.
This position is 100% onsite Monday through Friday at Silvus Technologies Engineering and R&D Office in
Irvine CA near the vibrant Irvine Spectrum.
The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Development Testing & Execution: Execute detailed functional parametric and performance tests on cutting-edge RF digital and mechanical designs under the direction of hardware development engineers.
Product Qualification Support: Support Product Qualification team for environmental stress testing including thermal cycle humidity shock and vibration testing to comply with internal quality plans and standards.
Hands-On Laboratory Operations: Perform precision SMT soldering and rework down to fine-pitch and 0201 component sizes. Construct custom test fixtures fabricate complex cable/wire harnesses and perform mechanical prototype assemblies.
Hardware Debugging & Troubleshooting: Assist Engineers with isolating component-level board-level and system-level defects. Read electrical schematics and use standard laboratory diagnostic tools to identify root causes of hardware anomalies or failures.
Test Equipment Management: Set up calibrate verification and operate standard RF and electronic lab instruments including Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) Spectrum Analyzers Digital Oscilloscopes Vector Signal Generators Power Meters and Programmable Power Supplies.
Manufacturing & NPI Support: Interface with Manufacturing Engineering and Production teams to assist with New Product Introduction (NPI). Build validate and document reference test configurations and assembly workflows for transfer to contract manufacturers (CMs).
Data Collection & Documentation: Systematically log analyze and format raw test data. Maintain meticulous engineering notebooks create structured failure analysis reports and draft standard operating procedures (SOPs) for newly designed test setups.
Lab Maintenance & Safety: Maintain a clean organized safe and ESD-compliant laboratory environment. Track lab tools coordinate routine calibration intervals for specialized instrumentation and manage electronic component inventories.
Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED with 5 years of direct electronics or RF hardware support experience.
Proven capability to read interpret and navigate complex electrical schematics PCB layout prints assembly drawings mechanical drawings and multi-tier Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Exceptional hands-on skills with mechanical assembly and soldering including the ability to reliably replace fine-pitch ICs QFNs and passive components under a laboratory microscope.
Knowledge of hand assembly tools and common screw types.
Possess an understanding of component sizes/packages and wire gauges.
Strong familiarity with the fundamental operation of digital multimeters oscilloscopes variable power supplies and electronic loads.
Familiarity with basic scripting environments (e.g. Python LabVIEW) to control instrumentation via GPIB USB or Ethernet interfaces is highly desirable.
Strong analytical problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Associates degree in Electronics Engineering Technology (ASET) or a related technical field.
Basic knowledge of digital electronics systems and RF system design.
Working knowledge of thermal interface materials gaskets thread locker and conformal coating.
Familiarity with environmental and reliability standards (e.g. IP IPC JEDEC MIL-STD).
Ability to manage priorities across several projects and operate with a high level of independence.
Exceptional methodical troubleshooting and critical thinking skills with the endurance to stick with complex intermittent hardware issues until root cause analysis is achieved.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Office environment.
Occasional exposure to heat cold and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to do the following:
Lift up to 30 lbs.
Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.
Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.
Walking/Moving in the labs.
COMPENSATION: $33.00 - $38.00 / hourly
#silvuscareers
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge skills and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
Basic Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED with 5 years of direct electronics or RF hardware support experience.
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
- All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.
Travel Requirements
Relocation Provided
Position Type
Referral Payment Plan
Our :
Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical Dental Visionbenefits
401K with Company Match
10 Paid Holidays
GenerousPaidTime Off Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
PaidParental & Family Leave
and more!
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion or belief sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.
Were committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation please complete thisReasonable Accommodations Formso we can assist you.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Motorola Solutions, Inc., incorporated on March 9, 1973, is a provider of communication infrastructure, devices, accessories, software and services. The Company operates through two segments: Products and Services. It serves global customer base spanning federal, state, county, provin ... View more
