Engineering Technician

Dover Corporation • West Chester, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Engineering Technician at Microwave Products Group – Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will support both engineering and manufacturing functions by testing and troubleshooting electronic systems and modules through the entire NPI process, including design, verification, and production release of these systems. MPG delivers radio frequency (RF) spectrum-centric solutions at the speed of technology. We enable mission-critical communications and space-based missions with ruggedized RF components, subsystems, and turn-key solutions. Civilian government, military and commercial customers rely on MPG's deep engineering expertise, and scalable manufacturing capability to deliver what they need, when they need it. MPG operates engineering and manufacturing facilities in: Austin, TX; Columbia, MD; Ventura, CA; West Chester, OH; Salisbury, MD; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; and York, United Kingdom.

Requirements

• Must be a US Person (US Citizen or permanent resident – green card holder)
• Associate’s degree in electronics from an accredited college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience or entry-level with BSEET degree
• Experience with RF based systems required
• Experience with RF test equipment such as Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and Signal Generators required
• Demonstrated experience working hands-on in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Knowledge and familiarity with RF test equipment, such as signal generators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and other standard RF test equipment
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, remain organized and complete objectives on time
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows and MS Office applications
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Possess practical, hands-on skills and an ability to work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and operators
• Ability to read schematics
• Working knowledge of RF measurements such as bandwidth, gain, selectivity, IL, RL, and other variables
• Must have excellent written and verbal skills
• Proficient soldering skills required (J-STD-001 certification preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NI LabVIEW a plus
• Experience with military standards and specifications a plus
• Experience supporting or calibrating RF test architectures a plus
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, and RTCA/DO-160 a plus
• Knowledge in the use of prototyping equipment a plus
• Knowledge in Additive Manufacturing a plus
• Knowledge in the use of LabVIEW programming a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and test of RF architectures including test fixtures and racks/benches
• Work with engineers and technicians to review and optimize current testing processes
• Support standardization of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for engineering and production applications
• Review and implement solutions to leverage performance improvements of new technology
• Perform component level troubleshooting and repair of RF modules and assemblies
• Assist engineers with the development of test plans, procedures, and test instructions
• Perform testing, collect data, and analyze the results, including documentation of the findings
• Support DVT and Qualification activities as required
• Perform maintenance or repairs of equipment and fixtures as required
• Function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Build/troubleshoot prototypes as required

Benefits

• Annual incentive plan (bonus)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Up to 10 paid holidays/year
• 4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductions
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance – 100% company paid
• Other ancillary insurance options available
• 401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable)
• Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salary
• Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year
• a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• wellness programs
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• commuter benefits
• parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• paid time off, including up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year (based on schedule worked), paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, business travel services
• employee discounts
• an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree