Engineering Technician, Intermediate
$22 - $34 USD yearly
Originally posted 14 August 2026 by the employer.
About the role
The Intermediate Engineering Technician provides technical assistance for Internal Test Equipment Systems (ITES). The role operates in a support environment focused on RF, Linux, and TCP/IP networking.
What you'll do
- Assist in the basic setup and configuration of Internal Test Equipment Systems (ITES). - Follow detailed instructions to perform routine maintenance tasks on Linux-based systems for ITES. - Assist with basic RF cable management and hardware verification for ITES. - Document observations and steps taken during troubleshooting processes, escalating issues to support engineers as directed. - Perform data entry and record-keeping related to support tickets while identifying common error messages and system behaviors.
What you'll need
- Associate's degree, OR High School diploma / equivalent and 1+ year of Engineering Technician or related work experience. - Basic Linux exposure, including system navigation and simple command-line prompts. - Basic RF fundamental knowledge, including RF terminology and spectrum analysis measurements. - Fundamental computer hardware knowledge to identify components such as CPU, RAM, hard drive, and network ports. - Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 lbs. unassisted and transport equipment weighing at least 25 lbs.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or Associate's degree with 1 year of Engineering Technician experience, or High School Diploma with 2 years of experience. - Completion of a military technical or trade school program, technical vocational program, or IT certification (e.g., CompTIA A+, Linux Fundamentals). - 2 years of experience in a technical support or IT-related role.
Skills: ITES, routine maintenance, Linux-based systems, RF cable management, hardware verification
This role has been open 67 days — well above the 55-day median for Semiconductor Equipment Engineering roles.
Semiconductor Equipment Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
3898
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Median days open
55 d
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Median salary
$126k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Qualcomm | All employers we track in this specialty (3898 roles · 82 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 17 | 3898 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 50 | 10042 · 107 employers |
| Median days open | 67 d | 55 d (+12 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $126k |
Skills observed across this category: ITES, routine maintenance, Linux-based systems, RF cable management, hardware verification
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials · 674 open roles · median 50 d
- Lam Research · 578 open roles · median 41 d
- Micron Technology · 285 open roles · median 46 d
- KLA Corporation · 248 open roles · median 70 d
- ASML · 188 open roles · median 71 d
- ASM International · 165 open roles · median 89 d
How we counted: 3898 open Semiconductor Equipment Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 82 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 21 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.