Entry Level R&D Engineering Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Engineering Tech Sr.
Shift: 1st
Component-level PCB repair: Must be proficient in diagnosing and repairing faults on printed circuit boards down to the component level.
Troubleshooting: Demonstrated ability to use diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and spectrum analyzers to identify failures in electronic systems.
Soldering and Rework: Soldering and desoldering skills with IPC-7711/7721 and IPC-J-STD-001 certification.
Schematic Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret electric and electronic schematics and technical documentation.
Diagnostic Skills: Analytical and problem-solving abilities to perform root-cause analysis on equipment failures.
Maintaining detailed service and test documentation.
Ensuring compliance with all safety and quality control standards.
Experience in assembling test boxes, wire harnesses, and cabling
POSITION SUMMARY:
With minimum supervision, responsible for any combination of engineering technical duties which require a high
degree of accuracy in one or more of the following functions: Materials & Processes, Dynamics, Electronic, Mechanical, Calibration and Customer Support.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
MATERIALS & PROCESSES
Review incoming lab requests, determine test requirements and assign appropriate charge number. Independently
set‐up and operate all lab equipment including: precision gauging equipment, microhardness, rockwell hardness,
tensile testing, emission spectroscopy, and laboratory heat treating. Utilize precision gauging equipment,
micrometers, dial indicators, surface plate, and microscopes. Perform post test analysis and prepare test
reports based on specification requirements. Demonstrate a working knowledge of materials & processes
specifications.
DYNAMICS
Devise, improvise, set‐up and trouble shoot digital sine/random, shock test equipment including: accelerometer
hook ups, centrifuge, oscilloscopes, hookups, oscillographs and x‐y plotters. Perform post test disassembly and
assist in analysis. Interpret comprehensive data and prepare accurate activity reports on which decisions will be
based. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Mil‐Std‐810 with respect to dynamic testing. Demonstrate a
thorough knowledge of electronics, and environmental testing of fuel, hydraulic, and pneumatic component parts.
ELECTRONIC
Devise, improvise, and trouble shoot electronic circuits and instrumentation set‐ups including oscilloscopes,
oscillographs, x‐y recorders, and other standard lab equipment. Demonstrated ability to proficiently set‐up and
operate data acquisition computers, process control systems, micro processor applications, and automatic test
equipment. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of electronic principles.
MECHANICAL
Assemble component parts based on assembly drawings. Independently fabricate, design, set‐up and trouble
shoot experimental or limited run assembly and/or test activities on complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and limited
electronic set‐ups. Projects are highly technical presenting new processes and changing requirements. Interpret
acceptance, qualification and R & D test procedures.
Perform engineering, development, and quality tests, data acquisition reduction, post test disassembly and assist
in analysis. Demonstrate ability to operate lab equipment including: recording oscillographs, oscilloscopes, flow
measuring equipment, and computerized test systems where applicable.
CALIBRATION
Performs calibration on various types of semi‐complex and complex electronic measuring and test equipment
(M&TE). Demonstrates ability to proficiently set‐up complex calibration test conditions interpreting calibration
procedures, engineering specifications, schematics, or related documents. Documents and evaluates historical
data to determine calibration intervals. Diagnoses, develops calibration procedures, and calibrates newly acquired
M&TE. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of electronic principles and calibration requirements per National and
International Standards.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Performs technical maintenance on a variety of moderately complex to complex hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel or
electronic systems and components. Plans and coordinates investigations into customer reports of technical
product or service problems. Reviews performance trends, reports and documentation regarding malfunctioning
or damaged products. Recommends and may provide on‐site technical assistance to repair, replace or take other
corrective actions; may perform rework or inspection of Parker's fielded hardware. Maintains and analyzes
detailed performance and maintenance service records. May instruct customers on the operation and proper use
and maintenance of equipment and ensures accuracy of work instructions and service handbooks and bulletins.
Facilitates coordination with OEM divisions to complete corrective actions.
ALL SPECIALTIES:
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of fluid power systems, cryogenic fluids, and environmental testing.
Demonstrated ability to proficiently utilize all lab and test equipment.
Maintain up‐to‐date qualification data and daily log books on each project.
Recommend new techniques, systems, procedures and preventative maintenance to improve overall efficiency.
Make recommendations for the purchase and/or use of equipment.
Interface with employees from other functional areas i.e. design engineering, process manufacturing, quality
control and vendors.
Assist less experienced personnel.
Perform other related responsibilities.
Job Requirements:
Five years related experience, trade or military training, or good understanding and demonstrated ability to
perform described responsibilities.
Demonstrated ability to read engineering drawings, sketches, schematics and procedures.
Basic PC and electronic console skills where applicable.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
Personal hand tools may be required