RF Production Technician

Communications & Power Industries (CPI) • Plano, TX

70d

About The Position

The RF Production Technician performs electronic and technical assignments involving tuning, troubleshooting, adjusting, and testing tubes, microwave products, devices, and systems. The technician works from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions, and operates related electronic and mechanical equipment to tune, test, and troubleshoot products or equipment. Using predetermined methods, sequences, and setups, the technician visually tests equipment or products and makes necessary modifications and adjustments. The role also includes recommending improvements to equipment operation or product quality, conducting engineering or production tests and reporting data in prescribed formats, and analyzing rejected, returned, and in-process microwave tubes in support of engineering and manufacturing. Technical assistance and other assigned duties are also part of the position.

Requirements

• Ability to use VNA, PNA, oscilloscope, DVM, spectrum analyzer, and other test equipment.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to work on a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to use a microscope daily and for extended periods.
• Typically requires an associate degree in appropriate technology or equivalent technical training, or a combination of training and related experience of 3–5 years.
• Knowledge of basic fundamentals in the assigned area and ability to use common equipment and instruments.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Tune, troubleshoot, adjust, and test tubes, microwave products, devices, and systems using schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions.
• Operate electronic and mechanical equipment needed to tune, test, and troubleshoot products or equipment.
• Visually test equipment or products using predetermined methods, sequences, and setups, and make necessary modifications or adjustments.
• Recommend changes or modifications to improve equipment operation or product quality, and make necessary adjustments.
• Conduct engineering or production tests and report data in the prescribed format.
• Perform moderate analysis of rejected, returned, and in-process microwave tubes in support of engineering and manufacturing.
• Provide technical assistance as necessary.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, and a retirement savings plan with company match.

What This Job Offers

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