Senior RF Engineering Technician
About The Position
Spectrum Control is seeking a highly motivated and skilled RF technician to join their team. This role involves executing production-level testing, supporting new production introduction (NPI), breadboarding prototypes, transitioning complex RF modules to full-rate production, and assisting in the setup and calibration of test stands. The technician will also train production staff, optimize test stands and datasheets with engineers, build switch boxes, characterize prototypes, and support the debug of RF modules. The company offers a competitive wage, PTO, and benefits that begin on day one, with most departments operating on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule for a 3-day weekend.
Requirements
- Experience with RF circuitry (amplifiers, mixers, integrated microwave assemblies) down to the component level.
- Experienced in use of various test instruments, with emphasis on RF testing including use of network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, power supplies, DVMs.
- Experience working under a microscope.
- Associate Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (optional if over 4 years of RF technician experience) or equivalent, AND 7 years’ experience in an electronics manufacturing environment/ Equivalent military experience.
- OR Combination of education and experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Computer skills as well as Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
- Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within electronic assembly field.
- Perform hand soldering down to 0402 size components, ability to obtain IPC Certification in time.
- Ability to read schematics and make redlines per engineering guidance.
- Ability to prioritize several tasks and work with a cross functional team.
- Highly skilled with use of common hand tools and internal specialized tooling and fixtures.
- Hand soldering experience is a bonus.
- Able to translate use of tooling to design concepts and developing fixture design.
- Well versed in utilizing all document forms: assembly, ATPs, BOMs, schematics.
- Understand product specifications and applications.
Responsibilities
- Execute production level testing.
- Support new production introduction (NPI).
- Breadboard prototypes for engineers.
- Transition complex RF modules to full rate production.
- Assist in setup and calibration of test stands.
- Train production technicians on products.
- Work with engineers to optimize test stands and datasheets for technician ease.
- Build switch boxes.
- Characterize prototypes.
- Support debug of RF modules.
- Assist engineers in product design, development, and production.
- Hand tune RF modules for return loss and gain flatness.
- Verify, calibrate, and de-bug RF test setups.
- Assist with test fixture development and documentation.
- Assist in failure analysis, troubleshooting, rework/repair of non-conforming products.
- Promote and support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities in Manufacturing.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- PTO
- Benefits begin on day 1 of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
