RF Technician

Communications & Power Industries•State College, PA

About The Position

Communications & Power Industries (CPI) is seeking a hands-on technician for its manufacturing team. The RF Technician builds, tests, troubleshoots, and reworks complex electro-mechanical assemblies, helping ensure products meet quality and performance standards. The role involves tuning, troubleshooting, adjusting, and testing tubes, microwave products, devices, and systems using schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions. The technician operates electronic and mechanical equipment, performs visual tests using established methods and setups, makes necessary product adjustments, recommends improvements, conducts engineering or production tests, reports data in a prescribed format, and analyzes rejected, returned, and in-process microwave tubes in support of engineering and manufacturing. The role also provides technical assistance and includes other assigned duties.

Requirements

Typically requires an associate degree in appropriate technology or equivalent technical training, or a combination of training and related experience totaling 3–5 years.
Ability to use multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify minor data deviations or physical defects.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Proficient computer skills.
Team-oriented with strong communication skills.
Knowledge of basic fundamentals in the assigned area and ability to use common equipment and instruments.
Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

Tune, troubleshoot, adjust, and test tubes, microwave products, devices, and systems.
Work from schematics, engineering drawings, and written and verbal instructions.
Operate electronic and mechanical equipment used to tune, test, and troubleshoot products or equipment.
Visually test equipment or products using predetermined methods, sequences, and setups; make necessary modifications and adjustments.
Recommend changes or modifications to improve equipment or product operation and quality.
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.