Engineering Technician 5Location: Morrisville, NC | Onsite | Full-Time
Role SummaryWe are seeking a senior-level Engineering Technician 5 to support product testing (NPI, Pilot, limited production), and early product validation for Aerospace and Defense products. This hands-on role works closely with Product Engineering (PE), Design engineering (DE) and Manufacturing teams to bring new hardware from prototype to production. The ideal candidate has strong hardware troubleshooting & testing skills with a good understanding of software used in test or automation environments.
Key Responsibilities- Support A&D PL testing, including prototype, low-volume engineering/production runs
- Coordinate space qualification projects, including product testing and reliability stress testing.
- Perform hardware bring-up, testing, debug, and failure analysis
- Review test plans, collect data, and provide feedback to Product Engineers
- Support Manufacturing teams towards process optimization
- Support NPI teams with experiments, validation, and design-for-manufacturability improvements
- Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot lab equipment
- Assist qualification of new equipment and processes
- Use software-driven test or automation systems; collect logs and support HW/SW troubleshooting
- Document procedures and support training as products transition to production
Qualifications- 8+ years relevant hands-on technical experience
- Strong background in electronics manufacturing testing and automated equipment
- Ability to read, interpret, troubleshoot electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
- Working knowledge of software concepts for hardware testing or automation
- Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Associate's degree in Electronics (or equivalent experience) preferred
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in lab environments
- Ability to work well with others from all disciples of the Company is expected.
- Able to work and prioritize multiple tasks concurrently.
RSU Eligible This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM's discretion, subject to individual and company performance.
Benefits: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
- Professional development opportunities.
