SPX Communication Technologies

SPX Communication Technologies

Sr. Engineering Technician

  • Fremont, CA, USA

For more than 45 years, TCI has been a market leader in the development of innovative, high-performance communications, spectrum monitoring and communications intelligence systems. TCI’s diverse experience delivers proven solutions for regulatory compliance, monitoring and security, and communications intelligence applications. With advanced spectrum mapping and analytics, data recording capabilities and precision geolocation technology, TCI systems provide vital data for government and military agencies in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Job Summary 

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Senior Engineering Technician you will work as a member of the final test and system configuration team.  This individual will also provide technical support to engineers and manufacturing operation personnel on a variety of technical tasks ensuring that tasks scheduled for the day are completed and that difficulties are dealt with in a timely manner.

Job Responsibilities

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

  • The development and implementation of test methods and procedures for computer-controlled radio receiving and signal analysis system hardware (digital and RF analog) and associated computer equipment, including test software.  Recommend as necessary changes to maintain and advance testing capability and to determine root cause and corrective action for both standard production and new products.
  • Perform configuration and system level functional tests on various standard production level computer products
  • Perform RF system configuration and functional testing to customer specifications
  • Troubleshoot and repair RF systems to subsystem levels
  • Maintain troubleshooting documentation in appropriate process / product documents.
  • Identify ways to improve current production, configuration and functional test processes and communicate ideas with appropriate personnel.
  • Basic assembly skills
  • Able to work occasional overtime
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

  • AA degree or equivalent experience required.
  • 5 years’ functional experience is required.
  • Must have good writing skills to conceive and write test procedures and work instructions.
  • Must possess the necessary knowledge, versatility, practicality and hands-on experience to successfully implement new test procedures.
  • Previous experience working with teams to solve technical problems
  • Strong working knowledge of Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Signal Sources, Power Supplies, Oscilloscopes, Power and Frequency measuring devices.
  • Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot failures down to the module level
  • Comfortable dealing with mechanical assembly

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong experience in navigating Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 10/11
  • Strong experience in Networking fundamentals
  • Experience with DOS, Linux
  • Knowledge of Oracle ERP and Agile Product Life Management applications a plus
  • Knowledge of LabVIEW a plus

Education & Certifications

  • AA degree or equivalent experience required.

Travel & Working Environment

  • Travel – not applicable

Salary Range

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the quoted salary range for this position is $90,000- $100,000 and represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect.   We tailor our offers within the range based on organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic zone, and the selected candidate’s experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process.  At SPX, it is not common for individuals to be hired at the higher end of the range, and compensation decisions depend on a variety of factors.  This position is eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus, subject to the rules governing the plan.  SPX offers a variety of benefits, including health benefits, 401K retirement with a company match, and flexible time off.   More information about our benefits can be found on the “Rewards and Benefits” section of our career page.

Thank you for your interest in our company.

 

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About SPX

SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $1.4 billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.

SPX Total Rewards

At SPX , what’s in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees’ personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

Our Values

  • Integrity
  • Accountability
  • Excellence
  • Teamwork
  • Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

Working at SPX

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.