Associate Test Engineer - Contract Role at Picarro

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Onsite

The Role:

Picarro is seeking an Associate Test Engineer for a challenging role configuring, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing complex gas analyzing systems at Picarro’s headquarters in Santa Clara.

Picarro is looking for employees who want to grow with the organization, foster a team environment, and conduct themselves professionally in high-pressure situations.

This position is ideal for new graduates with a Science or Engineering degree.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and test a variety of assemblies used in Picarro products—ranging from gas sample handling systems, laser cavities, and opto-mechanical components.
• Configure and test end-user products to validate that they meet internal and external specifications.
• Use the 8D process, or a similar problem-solving methodology, to identify and correct the root cause.
• Complete data gathering and analysis activities using internally developed software or external software such as Excel or Access.
• Fill out checklists and activity logs to keep track of time and progress on tasks.
• Supporting senior team members with basic tasks, such as setting up tests, replenishing gas supplies (moving gas tanks, connecting/disconnecting gas lines), completing process paperwork, etc.
  
  

Skills and qualifications (either demonstrated through work experience or school work):

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) or equivalent experience required. Science or Engineering field required.
• Ability to read and understand engineering documentation (e.g., requirements, specifications, schematics, etc.).
• Ability to use a variety of testing, measuring, and optical instruments (oscilloscope, multimeter, photo detector, microscope, power meter, etc.)
• Ability to integrate and work well in a team environment, strong verbal presentation, and written communication skills.
• Conducts root cause investigation of technical and process problems, and then proposes and executes effective countermeasures to prevent future problems.
• Working knowledge of Design for Manufacturability and Serviceability (DfX), and Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
• Investigates, analyzes, develops, and determines processes and process improvements for new and existing products.
• Demonstrated lean thinking in a production environment/ Management of multiple priorities dynamically with little direct supervision.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
  
  

Preferable, but not critical:

• Working knowledge of electrical/electronic equipment, troubleshooting potential failures, and driving to the root cause
• Knowledgeable of laser safety and standards
• Experience with class 3B and 4 lasers
  
  

About Picarro:

We are the world's leader in timely, trusted, and actionable data using enhanced optical spectroscopy. Our solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including natural gas leak detection, ethylene oxide emissions monitoring, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, food safety, hydrology, ecology, and more. Our software and hardware are designed and manufactured in Santa Clara, California and are used in over 90 countries worldwide based on over 65 patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology and are unparalleled in their precision, ease of use, and reliability.

At Picarro, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, social orientation, or disability. Posted positions are not open to third-party recruiters/agencies, and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.

At Picarro, we strive to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their abilities, have equal opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact Picarro, Inc. at [email protected] for assistance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or on the basis of disability.

Posted positions are not open to third-party recruiters/agencies, and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.

$30-$35 an hour