Engineering Technician
About The Position
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. This position involves tuning and testing filters and electronic components. Technicians will utilize specification sheets, drawings, blueprints, network analyzers, and computer programs to determine filter capacity and function. Adherence to Manufacturing Operating Procedures (MOP) and Automated Testing Procedures (ATP) is required. The role includes conducting quality assurance spot checks and tests for product accuracy. Equipment used includes, but is not limited to, Network Analyzer, calipers, computer, continuity tester/multimeter, microscope, soldering irons, plotter, calculator, wrenches, and tuning instruments. Finished products will be cleaned according to established procedures, and measurements of tolerances are necessary. Job-specific data must be recorded on forms, logs, time sheets, and other required documentation. Work must be completed with accuracy and speed.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED plus related experience such as television repair or electronics training.
- Mathematical skills required with emphasis on the ability to compute rates, ratios and percentage.
- Ability to read, comprehend and interpret bar graphs and instructions.
- Thorough knowledge of calibration, reading drawings, blueprints and schematics.
Nice To Haves
- Previous soldering experience or skills preferred.
Responsibilities
- Tunes and tests filters and electronic components.
- Utilizes specification sheets, drawings, blueprints, network analyzers, and computer programs to outline filter capacity/function.
- Adheres to Manufacturing Operating Procedures (MOP) and Automated Testing Procedures (ATP).
- Conducts quality assurance spot checks and tests for accuracy of product.
- Measures tolerances.
- Records job specific data on forms, logs, time sheets and other required documentation.
- Completes work with accuracy and speed.
- Cleans finished products according to established procedures.
Benefits
- 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
- Up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year
- 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
- Tuition assistance
- Business travel services
- Employee discounts
- Employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
