Engineering Technician - Palo Alto, United States - Tata Technologies

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    JOB DESCRIPTION


    We are looking for an experienced technician to work on thermal/mechanical tests for electronic enclosures and components for automotive applications.

    High Level Tasks

    • Build test setups for thermal and mechanical tests
    • Run thermal mechanical tests with automated programs
    • Conduct data analysis and generate reports
    • Conduct physical inspections and Failure Analysis preparations for samples
    • Build test jigs and coolant loops for liquid cooling sub-systems for ECUs simulating vehicle operating conditions
    • Design and debug user interfaces for DAQ software programs
    • Run thermal calibration for temperature sensors
    • Run thermal tests, collect and analyze thermal and fluid data and correlate with external partners
    • Enable power cycling testing on small sample scale for reliability tests
    • Setup and run board-level thermal cycling, shock and vibration tests
    • Setup in-situ monitoring with data acquisition systems
    • Perform manual probing for reliability read-outs and failure isolation
    • Use optical microscopes for measuring sizes on cross-sectioned samples and determining failure modes
    • Run mechanical measurements such as thermal shadow Moire, DMA, TMA and bending test when in-house tools are available
    • Handle sample preparation and logistics for outsourcing tests, measurements and failure analysis

    Job Type:
    Contract


    Pay:
    $ $38.00 per hour


    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • 401(k)
    matching

    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • Monday to Friday

    Education:

    • High school or equivalent (Required)

    Experience:
    * test setups for thermal and mechanical tests: 1 year (Preferred)

    • Run thermal calibration: 1 year (Preferred)

    Ability to Commute:

    • Palo Alto, CA (Required)

    Ability to Relocate:

    • Palo Alto, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

    Work Location:
    In person