Quality Engineering Technician

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is reshaping mesh network technology for mission-critical applications – on the ground, in the air and at sea. Its battle-proven StreamCaster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN-MIMO waveform provides the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement and public safety agencies around the world, and in the toughest operational environments.

With deep roots in DARPA research, Silvus Technologies develops world-class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical communications landscape. From pure line-of-sight to extreme non-line-of-sight, Silvus radios form a self-healing, self-forming mesh network, enabling secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high-bandwidth data.

Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Job Description

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”?

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking a Quality Engineering Technician who will report to the Quality Engineer Supervisor on the Operations - Quality Control team. The successful individual in this role will be responsible for inspecting and maintaining proper documentation and reporting of incoming electronic and mechanical parts. This role collaborates closely with our Engineers and Suppliers to suggest changes, improvements, and communicate customer requirements.

This position is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform acceptance testing on first article PCBs, assemblies, and components in a Linux-based environment.

• Prepare assemblies according to established acceptance testing procedures.

• Support maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and upgrading of test stations.

• Perform rigorous stress testing on fully built assemblies to validate components.

• Identify the serviceability of parts and components and appropriate tooling.

• Inspect First Article components and subassemblies.

• Read and interpret part documentation including blueprints, drawings, schematics, etc.

• Prepare in-process inspection report ensuring completeness and accuracy.

• Work closely with engineering and operations leadership to develop and maintain Quality Assurance and Quality Control documentation.

• Collaborate with the engineering and quality teams to identify, investigate, and document any inconsistent or abnormal test results.

• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED, with a minimum of 3-4 years of experience in electronics assembly, inspection, or repair; OR an Associate’s degree in Electronics, with 1-2 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or a related field.

• Experience with utilizing inspection tools (i.e., multi-meters, calipers, micrometers, microscopes).

• Ability to read basic schematics, specifically those related to PCBs and PWAs.

• Proficient with PC and familiar with MS Office.

• Must have excellent organizational skills, be highly attentive to details, and have the capacity to handle numerous tasks simultaneously.

• Excellent and effective oral and written communication.

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts

• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Prior experience in a fast-paced production/manufacturing environment. Soldering experience.

• IPC Certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Indoor air-conditioned facility.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:

  • Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.

  • Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.

  • Lift up to 50 lbs.

  • Walking/Moving in the labs.

COMPENSATION: $34.50 - $40.25 / hourly

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Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, with a minimum of 3-4 years of experience in electronics assembly, inspection, or repair; OR an Associate’s degree in Electronics, with 1-2 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or a related field.
• Experience with utilizing inspection tools (i.e., multi-meters, calipers, micrometers, microscopes).
• Ability to read basic schematics, specifically those related to PCBs and PWAs.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Generous Paid Time Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Parental & Family Leave

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.