Senior Engineering Technician

MACOM • San Diego, CA

10d • Onsite

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 role involves setting up, calibrating, and maintaining RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave test benches; testing and tuning MMIC and complex module circuits and test fixtures; running automated test programs; analyzing and reporting test data; and supporting equipment testing and maintenance. The technician must be able to adjust, tune, and calibrate new-product prototypes without detailed instructions and make recommendations for product, process, and print improvements. This position requires access to technology, materials, software, or hardware controlled by U.S. export laws. The posting states that eligible candidates must meet the applicable U.S. person requirements. The position is eligible for restricted stock unit awards and cash bonuses at MACOM’s discretion, subject to individual and company performance. The hourly range is $25.00–$50.00, with the actual offer depending on factors including location, experience, education, and skills. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Requirements

• Familiarity with RF measurements, including S-parameters, noise figure, power and 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.
• Experience with computer-aided design tools such as AutoCAD or DraftSight.
• 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.
• Associate degree and a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Meet the applicable U.S. person eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled technology, materials, software, or hardware.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AWR Microwave Office or ADS.

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
• Restricted stock unit awards, at MACOM’s discretion and subject to individual and company performance
• Cash bonuses, at MACOM’s discretion and subject to individual and company performance

What This Job Offers

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