Clean Room Manufacturing Assembly 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, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas 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.

YOUR DAY TO DAY:
We are currently seeking a skilled Clean Room Manufacturing Technician to join our Extended Interaction Kylstron (EIK) team. In this role, you will perform a variety of non-standard complex mechanical and technical assignments such as constructing, troubleshooting, maintaining tubes, microwave products and electro-mechanical devices and components.

This position is ideal for an experienced technician who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, demonstrates strong technical capability, and is committed to maintaining high quality and contamination control standards.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE TO:

• Perform mechanical and technical tasks such as constructing, troubleshooting, and adjusting tubes, microwave products, devices, components, and systems. Follow established procedures and work with engineering or supervisory support on non-standard or complex assignments as skills develop.

• Work within ISO-classified clean room environments while adhering to all gowning, contamination control, ESD, and safety procedures.

• Assist engineers or supervisors in determining tests to be performed, suggesting modifications to test equipment, and analyzing results to evaluate product or equipment performance.

• Examine sketches and preliminary engineering drawings to help plan the design of new or modified products or mechanical devices.

• Establish layout dimensions using mathematical calculations, mechanical device theories, and basic engineering principles.

• Operate related mechanical equipment and use processes necessary to construct, troubleshoot, process, and maintain products, prototypes, and custom projects, following training and demonstrated proficiency.

• Exercise judgment within assigned responsibilities and seek engineering or supervisory guidance when required.

• Assist in developing and modifying mechanical equipment, tools, and fixtures as skills and experience develop.

• Apply and develop technical knowledge and practical skills to recommend product, process, and cost improvements.

• Provide technical assistance within areas of demonstrated proficiency and take on greater responsibility as skills develop.

• Train others on products and processes once qualified to do so.

• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

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

• Willingness and ability to learn to use a VNA, PNA, oscilloscope, digital voltmeter (DVM), spectrum analyzer, and other test equipment. Prior experience with this equipment is an asset; proficiency in all listed equipment is not required at the time of hire.

• Relevant technical education, training, hands-on experience, or a combination of these. A related degree or diploma is an asset but is not required. No fixed minimum number of years of experience is required; candidates will be assessed on relevant skills, practical aptitude, and ability to learn.

• Experience working in a clean room manufacturing environment is an asset.

• Basic understanding of mechanical or electrical principles relevant to the role, gained through education, training, or practical experience.

• Proficient computer skills.

• A team-oriented approach.

• Strong communication skills.

• Good manual dexterity.

• Ability to use a microscope daily.

• Ability to meet Controlled Goods Program (CGP) 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.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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