What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hardware Technician IV position at Meta?
Onsite; Sunnyvale, CA (5 days a week onsite)
Responsibilities
Rework and Repair
Assess condition of returned prototype units and confirm failure mode
Run the prototype unit through a prescribed set of functional tests depending on reported defect, and perform failure analysis to determine root cause
Strategically disassemble the unit, guided by SOPs, and perform a visual inspection of systems that might be related to the failure symptom
Perform component/module exchanges to isolate the failure
Document the work performed on each unit in a thorough, consistent manner
Prototype Assembly
Strong written and verbal communication for documentation and live discussion with Engineering teams.
Failure Analysis
Quality variations/anomalies
Solution proposals and repairs
Assembly/operating instructions (SOPs)
Provide solutions to teams with electrical, mechanical and software troubleshooting and repair
Assist with scaled prototype assembly/disassembly and small pre-production units in varying numbers.
Prototype QA
Flash, program and calibrate prototypes or testing equipment following outlined SOPs
Run software scripts and basic commands using the command line interface of Linux, MacOS, and PC platforms. Not expected to write those scripts.
Needs to be familiar with AB
Electrical Technician
Use electronic analysis tools to perform systematic QC of electronic assemblies
Light soldering to repair electrical components
Required Qualifications
Ability to adapt to a daily changing statement of work
Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks to complete a given statement of work
Experience with reaching out to responsible design engineers for troubleshooting, clarification, and feedback
Willingness to propose and implement process improvements (including SOPs) to increase production efficiency
Proficient use of text, photos, and videos to clearly convey assembly processes to others
Seek feedback for continuous improvement
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong attention to detail
Electronic/Consumer-electronic repair/debugging experience
Computer programing experience
Electrical troubleshooting experience
Past prototype or assembly line experience, particularly in small electronics or devices
Familiarity with OrCAD/Allegro and other EE hardware design
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
Salary : $40 - $46