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Sr. Engineering Technician

Cohu, Inc.
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/17/2026
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.

Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

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.

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