Engineering Technician C 2nd Shift
Location : Tempe, AZ (Onsite)
Pay Rate : $20 $30 per hour
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Technician C (2nd Shift) to support equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and optical systems. This role involves performing hands-on technical tasks including calibration, alignment, testing, diagnostics, and equipment maintenance in support of engineering and production operations.
The ideal candidate will be fully proficient, able to work independently under limited supervision, and skilled at working with fragile components, engineering drawings, and detailed work instructions. This is a critical role to ensure smooth operations, equipment reliability, and compliance with company quality and safety standards.
Essential Functions
- Perform troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance (PM) on equipment and systems.
- Construct, calibrate, adjust, test, and diagnose electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and / or optical devices.
- Work from schematics, repair manuals, engineering drawings, and written / verbal instructions.
- Conduct calibration and alignment checks; perform modifications and replacements as needed.
- Operate related test equipment and document results in prescribed formats.
- Assist in design, build, and check-out of test equipment as required.
- Maintain clean and orderly work environment while adhering to company EH&S, ESD, FOD, Quality, OSHA, MSDS, and housekeeping standards.
- Provide input to supervisors and engineering staff when defects or issues are identified.
- Support team objectives and operational targets with moderate impact on overall department results.
Qualifications & Experience
High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 6+ years of related maintenance / technical experience OR an Associates Degree with 2+ years of prior relevant experience.U.S. Citizenship required.Proficiency working with small, fragile components and following detailed instructions.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Hands-on experience using basic hand tools, fixturing, PPE, and handling chemicals safely.Prior experience in mechanical assembly and / or microscope work preferred.Key Skills & Attributes
Must-Haves (Hard Skills) : Troubleshooting / repair, preventative maintenance, ability to work with fragile parts, use of test equipment, reading engineering drawings, adherence to quality / safety standards.Must-Haves (Soft Skills) : Strong attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, teamwork, clear communication skills, reliability.Nice-to-Haves : Hands-on mechanical assembly, prior microscope experience, comfort presenting in group / team settings.Work Environment
2nd Shift schedule.Combination of office, lab, and production floor work.Requires use of PPE and safe handling of chemicals / hazardous materials.