Senior Engineering Technician
About The Position
MACOM is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to support the development and testing of advanced MMIC devices and modules. The position is located in San Diego, California. The technician sets up, calibrates, and maintains RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave test benches; tests and tunes MMIC and complex module circuits and test fixtures; runs automated test programs; and analyzes and summarizes test data. The role also involves independently adjusting, tuning, and calibrating prototypes, supporting equipment testing and maintenance, and recommending product, process, and print improvements. Test data may be presented in spreadsheets, reports, or PowerPoint slides. Candidates must have an associate degree and at least eight years of related experience. The position requires access to technology controlled by U.S. export laws; the posting states that eligible applicants must meet U.S. person requirements.
Requirements
- Associate degree and a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
- Familiarity with RF measurements, including S-parameters, noise figure, power/gain compression, phase and time delay, harmonics, and intermodulation distortion.
- Familiarity with RF test equipment, including network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, noise figure meters, power meters, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.
- Ability to set up and verify detailed measurements from diagrams and/or verbal instructions.
- Ability to assemble and handle small items in a test environment, including microelectronic and solder assembly techniques.
- Good written communication and oral presentation skills.
- Must meet the U.S. person eligibility requirements associated with access to technology controlled by U.S. export laws.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with computer-aided design tools such as AutoCAD or DraftSight.
- AWR Microwave Office or ADS experience.
Responsibilities
- Set up, calibrate, and maintain RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave test benches.
- Test and tune MMIC and complex module circuits and test fixtures.
- Run automated test programs and analyze test data.
- Adjust, tune, and calibrate new-product prototypes without detailed instructions.
- Support testing and maintenance of equipment.
- Recommend product, process, and print improvements.
- Summarize test data in spreadsheets, reports, or PowerPoint slides.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and cash bonuses, at MACOM's discretion and subject to individual and company performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
