SIMCO Electronics' newest location is growing and we currently have an immediate opportunity for an
RF Electronic Calibration Technician at our Draper, Utah lab.
SIMCO Electronics originated in the heart of Silicon Valley in 1962 and was built on a foundation of dedication to customer service and commitment to technical superiority. Today, SIMCO Electronics is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA with a worldwide network of laboratories and international field service teams providing localized support.
SIMCO Electronics' strategic emphasis is to provide enhanced program management systems and services for customers' test and measurement equipment needs. One global service provider improves quality control and compliance of services while reducing total program costs.
The principal markets served by SIMCO Electronics include Life Sciences, Electronic Components/Semiconductors, Communications/Optical Networking, Automotive, and Government. Specific market-focused expertise is the core of SIMCO Electronics' competencies and a central focus of capital investments and strategic initiatives.
We currently have an immediate opportunity for an RF Electronic Calibration Technician to assume the responsibilities of 2nd Shift Supervisor at our facility in Draper, Utah. The Technician will be required to efficiently supervise at least 3 technicians and perform RF calibrations of Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment including but not limited to 8½ digit DMM's, multi-function calibrators, fixed and decade resistors, capacitors and inductors, thermometers, thermocouples, RTD's, thermistors, and humidity instruments. The technician may be required to repair Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment down to component level.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
• TMDE/PMEL certified or Associates degree in Electrical Technologies
• Minimum of 5-8 years Calibration experience
• Strong knowledge of electronic circuit theory
• Power and hand tools
• Must be able to lift up to 65 pounds without assistance; occasional standing and bending required.
COMPENSATION and BENEFITS
SIMCO provides employees with a complete benefits package starting the 1st day of the month following hire, including Medical, Dental, Life, Vacation, PTO, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability insurances, Educational Assistance and 401(k) with company matching.
This is a team atmosphere primarily in a laboratory or manufacturing environment at a SIMCO location and/or customer sites, and the position could require some travel. This is a regular full time position.
SIMCO Electronics is proud of our diversity and equal opportunity employment practices.
Please send resumes to: [email protected]
In my experience with Simco, they are not forthcoming with $$/salary. Purely speculation, but It appears to me they are more interested in ITT grads or ex-military techs w/less than 4 years experience, since they'll take the lower paying jobs. Simco is not at all good about replying to job inquiries. They have all these job listings on ecalibration. com, but when I've made attempts to contact them, I've received very few responses. Maybe some other folks have had better experiences, but its hiring department hasn't been at all friendly to me. Simco. . . you only get what you pay for.
Ill agree with that statement. I went in for an interview with them and they had guts enough to tell me that with my "overtime" I would make what I was asking for. I don think so.
That is typical of Simco and several companies. All companies seeking seasoned calibrators want your talent, knowledge, skill etc but aren't willing to compensate according.
Sorry to hear you guys are disgruntled with wages. From an economic perspective the service industry in general has a low profit margin. This translates to commercial business not being able to afford to give above market wages. SIMCO Electronics pays at market and even above market over time. We offer stability and growth to our employees. If you are interested in discussing opportunities at SIMCO Electronics I would be happy to talk with you. 408-548-4577
Colleen Maxwell
i agree and disagree, what is a very experienced tech that needs no training and no real supervision worth? what does 6-9 months of breaking in a tech cost. can this one button pusher be moved to an area where backlog has suddenly become unmanagable? does his advanced experience equate to greater production than a guy who has been "trained" to push the right buttons. i can glue pvc and sweat copper pipe but fall way short of calling myself a plumber.
Well, a technician that needs no training or supervision is in the eyes of the beholder. An employer would be reluctant to assume any technician is at this level right off. We need to train all our new folks on internal systems. It take at least 1-2 months for the most experienced technicians to come up to speed on our business applications. I understand that it cost money to go without an experienced calibration technician. I agree that everyone should be paid a fare wage. If you do not think you are being offered a fare wage you have the right to decline. Compensation is a complete package including monetary and non-monetary benefits. Every company offers some of both.
Bottom line folks. . . get as much education as possible so you don't have to work for peanuts. It's not enough anymore to be highly skilled even in an under-manned career field. PMEL techs are among the best and brightest, but you wouldn't think so with the wages being offered out there. Tweek on!