Manufacturing Test Engineer

TAMPA MICROWAVE • Clearwater, FL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Tampa Microwave is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Manpack & Fly Away satellite terminals designed and built for the expeditionary user community to guarantee communications connectivity in the most austere environments. Tampa Microwave primarily serves Federal and Department of Defense markets. We are seeking to fill a full time Manufacturing Test Engineer located in our Clearwater, FL location. This position reports to the Director, Quality Assurance.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US Secret Level Security Clearance if needed.
• Fluent in the English language - written and oral
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or other related STEM Field
• Familiarity with basic concepts of RF circuit design and troubleshooting
• Capable in production test processes, data analysis/interpretation and correlation analysis.
• Experience with basic RF test equipment, such as oscilloscope, power meter, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, signal generator
• Desired: 5+ years’ experience in Production Test development and maintenance in a production environment – Experience with LabView and RF products.
• Proven track record of successfully creating new test processes and implementing enhancements to existing test projects.
• Comprehensive understanding of complex manufacturing assembly processes and failure analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years’ Experience with advanced RF test equipment (Network Analyzers, Calibration Kits)
• Knowledge of RF theory and concepts
• Experience with automated testing and test software
• SPC/DOE/Six Sigma/lean manufacturing tool skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand RF products, development and manufacturing test requirements.
• Engage with Engineering on Design for Test (DFT) and Production Test Development Effectiveness in new product development to reduce risk at launch of new products.
• Create End-to-End Manufacturing Test Plans/Strategy for entire product lines defining goals, objectives, timelines, and requirements.
• Evaluate existing test methodology and drive test reduction times while ensuring end-use quality.
• Conduct thorough investigations and formal disposition of nonconformances in accordance with established procedures and quality system requirements.
• Determine root cause using structured problem‑solving methodologies and implement effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Drive initiatives to solve issues or reduce risks caused by new test technologies or processes.
• Develop and characterize assembly and test methods to minimize or eliminate risks and ensure the product meets the end-customer requirements.
• Through data collection and analysis of test results, refine specifications and methods end-to-end (product to process) to ensure a fully tested final product.
• Participate in product development efforts to ensure the manufacturing line is properly aligned with the needs of product design.
• Assist in the acceptance and transfer activities for new products from prototype development to high-volume manufacturing.
• Drive root cause evaluation and issue resolution as problems arise in prototype and production.
• Support the efforts of other key organizations such as the product development team, equipment/tooling design teams, product engineering, and test teams.
• Deliver clear documentation, reporting, and communication of your work.
• Maintain and improve existing Production Test stations using comprehensive knowledge of LabView and standard and RF test equipment.
• Manage qualification of changes for products released to production.
• Work with suppliers to support deployed product and respective tests.
• Experience with MIL-STD and RF-based products is a plus
• Perform Other tasks as required.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as business needs require.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Bonus Program
• Generous 401(k) program - up to 5% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• PTO and 10 paid holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid parental leave policy
• Medical/dental/vision insurance for self & eligible family members
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
• Onsite

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees