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:
The Manufacturing Technician 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.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE TO:

• Perform a wide variety of non-standard, complex mechanical and technical tasks such as constructing, troubleshooting, adjusting tubes, microwave products, devices, component and systems; usually works in absence of established procedures.
• Assist engineers or supervisors in determining types of tests to be performed, approves or suggest modifications to testing equipment and analyzes test results to evaluate the performance of developed products or equipment.
• Examine sketched and preliminary engineering drawings in order to plan the design of new or modified products or mechanical devices.
• Establish layout dimensions requiring mathematical calculations, mechanical device theories and basic engineering principles.
• Operate and recommends use of related mechanical equipment and processes necessary to construct, troubleshoot, process and maintain products and/or prototype and custom projects.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the evaluation, acceptance, or rejection of facts pertinent to assignments.
• Design and improvises complex mechanical equipment, tools, and fixtures as needed.
• Employ continuing extensive knowledge, diversified skills and technical expertise, making recommendations for design modifications and cost control improvements.
• Provide technical assistance and leadership as necessary.
• Train others on majority of products and processes.

• Performs other duties as needed and assigned.

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

• Highly proficient in the use of VNA, PNA, Oscilloscope, DVM, spectrum analyzer, and other test equipment
• A degree in related technology or equivalent technical training plus 10 years related experience
• Working knowledge of appropriate theoretical principles and processes encountered in the assigned field
• Proficient computer skills
• Team-oriented
• Strong communication skills
• Good manual dexterity
• Ability to use microscope daily
• Must be able to meet 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.