Engineering Technician

Koch Inc

Carlsbad, CA

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$30–$35 Per Hour
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Analysis Skills, Calibration, Computer Networks, Consumer Electronics, Continuous Improvement, Cookies, Cross-Functional, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Disassemblers, Diversity, Documentation, Electrical Components, Electricity, Electronics Manufacturing, Engineering Drawing, English Language, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Compliance, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Facebook, IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Testing, LinkedIn, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Materials Testing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Operations Processes, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Philosophy, Preventative Maintenance, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Engineering, Product Development, Product Testing, Quality Assurance Methodology, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, Safety Compliance, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), State Laws and Regulations, Targeted Advertising, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Support, Testing, Web Browsers
LOCATION
Carlsbad, CA
POSTED
3 days ago

Engineering Technician - United States - 190628 - Koch

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Engineering Technician

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Carlsbad, California

Company

Molex

Career Field

Engineering

Job Number

190628

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Your Job

Molex is seeking an Engineering Technician to support process development, laboratory testing, and engineering activities at our Carlsbad, California facility. In this role, you will partner with engineers and cross-functional teams to perform testing, operate manufacturing and laboratory equipment, analyze results, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and enjoys solving technical challenges in a laboratory and manufacturing environment. Someone that possesses good manual dexterity to handle very small optical and electrical components and ability to follow documented procedures and accurately collect and record data will excel in this role.

Our Team

You will work closely with process engineers, technicians, and cross-functional partners supporting advanced electronic and optical product development. Our team is focused on delivering innovative solutions through experimentation, testing, and collaborative problem solving.

What You Will Do

  • Operate process engineering equipment including die bonders, epoxy dispensers, and industrial ovens
  • Retrieve data files from centralized servers and develop reports using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Execute routine and non-routine laboratory tests and experiments in accordance with test protocols, standard operating procedures, and engineering instructions
  • Perform testing activities such as epoxy dispensing, electrical measurements, and mechanical measurements
  • Accurately record observations, test results, and experimental data
  • Operate laboratory equipment including digital and optical microscopes, micrometers, hot plates, and precision scales
  • Assist engineers with module assembly, disassembly, sample preparation, and troubleshooting activities
  • Maintain laboratory organization and support calibration and maintenance documentation
  • Perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs on laboratory equipment and coordinate vendor service and calibration when required
  • Comply with safety, environmental, and quality requirements while participating in audits and hazard assessments
  • Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to optimize testing methods, data collection processes, and operational costs
  • Provide feedback on test and assembly procedures and partner with engineers to identify improvement opportunities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges and improve product performance
  • Communicate analyses, findings, and recommended solutions effectively

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

  • One (1) year or more hands-on laboratory, manufacturing, OR electronics testing experience
  • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and standard operating procedures
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

What Will Put You Ahead

  • Experience handling small PCBAs, circuit boards, or other sensitive electronic components
  • Experience with electrical and mechanical instrumentation, manufacturing equipment, or materials testing
  • Experience testing optical components
  • Experience supporting engineering development or product validation activities

For this role, we anticipate paying $30-35 per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate''s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).

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