Test Technician

**Shaping the future through innovation and discovery**

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment of cancer, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

**YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**:

- Assemble, test and troubleshoot prototype circuits, RF amplifiers and mechanical parts
- Perform tests and evaluations of electrical systems or prototypes
- Prepare test data for engineering review
- Troubleshoot and replace electrical circuitry
- Tuning of solid state power amplifiers
- Assist in the design and preparation of documentation

**YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE**:

- Knowledge of Microwave and RF circuits is required
- Enthusiastic, detail and solution oriented, task focused, self motivated and able to work under mínimal supervision
- Excellent oral and written communication skill
- A strong mechanical aptitude would also be beneficial
- Knowledge of Agilent VEE Pro is an asset

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:

- Community College Graduate (3 Yr Electronics Technologist/Technician Program) or equivalent
- 3-5 years’ previous experience with tuning solid state power amplifiers.
- Previous experience hand soldering surface mount components is required.
- Experience with troubleshooting and problem solving of Analog and Digital circuits is an asset
- Must be able to meet all CGD requirements._

**WHAT WE OFFER**:
Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more

**WHO WE ARE**:
We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.