Engineering Lab Technician

MACOM • Morgan Hill, CA

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About The Position

MACOM is seeking an Engineering Lab Technician to support test and product engineers working with RF and microwave products operating from DC to 50 GHz. The role requires a strong working knowledge of driver amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, and high power amplifiers. The technician will work with RF instrumentation and manual and automated test equipment to perform calibration, testing, troubleshooting, product evaluation, and corrective maintenance. The position also involves gathering and analyzing test data, documenting issues and trends, helping complete projects, and contributing to work instructions and material lists. Some overtime and, when needed, long hours may be required. Candidates must be U.S. Persons due to ITAR regulations.

Requirements

• Three years of test and measurement experience is required; an associate’s degree in Electronics is a plus.
• Proven background working with RF and microwave products operating from DC to 50 GHz.
• Strong working knowledge of driver amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, and high power amplifiers.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment such as network analyzers and spectrum analyzers.
• Ability to instruct others on proper calibration techniques.
• Experience working with manual and automated test equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot product issues and test results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Flexibility to work overtime and long hours when needed.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined for ITAR purposes: a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum or refugee status.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Electronics.

Responsibilities

• Support Test and Product Engineers with instrumentation, data, test setup, and event logging.
• Calibrate, test, and troubleshoot circuits and instruments, and apply corrective maintenance as needed.
• Evaluate products and troubleshoot issues.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Document and report issues observed during testing or inspections.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Complete projects and train, mentor, and guide junior technicians.
• Participate in creating or modifying documentation, including work instructions and material lists.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed