Engineering Technician

Dover Corporation•Salisbury, MD

8d•$26 - $34•Onsite

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. Engineering Technicians may utilize design information, test equipment, and/or software to successfully prototype and test filter products and assemblies. Must have good understanding of various filter technologies (lumped element, cavity, distributed, ceramic, thin-film, etc.), active circuitry (PIN Diodes, amplifiers, bias, and control), linear and non-linear RF parameters, and troubleshooting. Must be able to competently use with basic hand tools such as soldering irons, electronic assembly, calipers, and hand tools. The position supports engineering in prototyping, pre-production, and resolving production related issues. Must have excellent communications skills and documentation skills. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Electronic Technology, or equivalent military training, with 5 years related experience in the RF and Microwave testing and tuning field. In absence of a degree, 10 years work experience required.
U.S Person
Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (is applicable)
Works from minimal documentation, written or verbal instructions, schematics, rough sketches, diagrams, and layouts.

Nice To Haves

Previous soldering experience or skills preferred.
Thorough knowledge of calibration, components, circuit function, interpreting drawings, troubleshooting, and schematics.

Responsibilities

Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of technical tasks in support of the engineering department including prototyping, troubleshooting, testing, support production related issues, documentation, design of experiments, evaluation and characterization of components.
Required to use test equipment like network analyzers, signal analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, function generators, high power amplifiers, and multi-meters.
Will be required to setup, perform and understand meaning of measurements including, but not limited to, gain, noise figure, 1 dB compression, intermodulation, harmonics, spurious, switching speed, etc.
Accurately troubleshoot problems and effectively communicates solution to stake holders.
May work from minimal documentation, written or verbal instructions, schematics, rough sketches, diagrams, layouts, datasheets, and plans often requiring interpretation.
Works on assignments requiring sound judgment and self-initiative.
Requires excellent troubleshooting acumen.
Applies significant electronic theory to configure, model, layout, prototype, build, test, troubleshoot, determine solutions and modify electronic product for engineering efforts applicable to the department.
May assist engineers with design and development of new processes and/or products.

Benefits

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
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
an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services