Sr. Engineering Technician

  • Cohu
  • San Diego, California
  • Full Time

JobID: 302410

Category: R&D Engineering

JobSchedule: Full time

Posted Date: 2026-05-29T17:14:05+00:00

JobShift: 1st

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Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

  • Maintain handlers in the Engineering Lab including area clean-up.
  • Build prototype systems and report defects by redline corrections of prints and BOM's.
  • Troubleshoot to component level.
  • Provide training and technical assistance to lower-level Engineering Techs.
  • Modify fabricated parts from redlined drawings.
  • Assemble breadboards and cables from schematics and sketches.
  • Pre-release version testing to verify upgrade performance and analyze potential or real problems.
  • Log test results and report all findings of tests performed and assist engineers in evaluating test results.
  • Design experiments to duplicate customer problems, develop data collection strategies and recommend solutions.
  • Assist assemblers on new prototype and pilot builds.
  • Support Final Test and Field Service.
  • Support company and department programs (i.e.: First Aid/CPR and HazMat Response Team).
  • Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
  • Assist in other duties as required.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Associates degree in Electronics or related field, or equivalent technical training.
  • Experience: Minimum of ten years' experience as an electromechanical technician or engineering technician.
  • Skills/Technical Requirements: Knowledge of engineering drawings (mechanical & electrical), electronics theory, thermal controls, PCB soldering and rework, electronic components sourcing, and completing bills of materials, and software testing/debugging. Experience with oscilloscopes, meters, data collection equipment, hand tools, materials, pneumatic valves, and cylinders. Ability to communicate technical information to others in an on-the-job training situation. Computer literate in MS Office to produce reports and presentations. SolidWorks/AutoCAD knowledge is a plus.

Job Conditions: Lab environment with constant or intermittent noise.

Physical Demands/Strengths: Ability to stand or sit at a bench for extended periods; bend, crouch, sit or kneel to work on a system.

Protective Devices Required: Safety glasses to be worn when drilling, sawing, filing, working with air. Additional safety equipment (PPE) may be required depending on the work situation.

Job ID: 522975204
Originally Posted on: 5/30/2026

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