Electronic Equipment Technician

Shaping the future through innovation and discovery!

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, 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.

CPI is headquartered in Palo Alto, California 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.

YOUR DAY TO DAY : (Role summary) :

Responsible for constructing, testing, repairing, troubleshooting, maintaining and calibrating mechanical and electronic or electro-mechanical production equipment.

Upkeep with regularly scheduled PMs, training, and maintenance logs. Must be comfortable with High Voltage maintenance. Ability to work with verbal instructions and established procedures, drawings, and / or schematics.

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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

• Requires an AA / AS degree in appropriate technology or equivalent technical training plus five () years related experience or a combination of training and related experience equivalent to nine () years.
• An in-depth understanding of instruments and equipment encountered in the assigned area.
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain / maintain a Department of Defense Security Clearance.
• Must possess thorough understanding of microwave test equipment and theory, along with high voltage equipment and safety practices.
• Good communication skills and manual dexterity required.
• Must be able to work overtime, nights, and weekends.

WHAT WE OFFER :

Salary Range - $ - $ / hour (depending on experience)

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 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 CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team.

CPI 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.

CPI 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.