Senior RF Qualification Technician

Corning•Glendale, AZ

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in materials science, known for its innovation in glass, ceramics, and related materials. The company's technologies push boundaries across various sectors, including life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. Corning's mission is to accelerate drug discovery, enhance connected devices with damage-resistant glass, provide high-speed connectivity solutions, deliver advanced display technologies, and drive cleaner transportation with auto glass and ceramics. The company values its people, who are instrumental in driving progress and innovation.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Electronics or equivalent military training
7+ years of experience required
Previous experience (7+ years minimum) as a RF test technician.
Ability to read, understand and comply with customer Source Control Drawings (SCD)
Fundamental understanding of RF coaxial transmission and passive component test methods
Creation and execution of mechanical, electrical & environmental test plans
Able to make sound & timely decisions by blending analytical thinking with practical judgment
Use radio frequency, mechanical test and environmental equipment (e.g. vector network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, tensile test equipment, temperature/humidity chamber)
Build Electrical Test Beds using Electrical Characterization equipment such as Signal Generator, Amplifiers, Oscilloscopes, etc to determine the electrical performance of the connector (or) connector assembly.
Knowledgeable of general Electrical Characterization techniques such as Calibration, De-embedding, Time-Domain Analysis within the 40MHz to 100GHz frequency spectrum.
Able to translate verbal and written instructions into actions
Understanding of metrology
Demonstrate proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Mechanical aptitude in use of tools, fixtures, gages and test equipment
Willingness and ability to teach/train others
Strong writing and oral communication skills
Ability to interact with customers on a professional level

Nice To Haves

Analysis of competitive products
Knowledge of end-user RF market technologies and applications.
Experience in Equipment Integration and Automation software such as LabView, BenchView, etc.
Ability to work with hybrid RF/Optical products.

Responsibilities

Execute RF coaxial connector qualification testing per customer & MIL specifications
Develop test plans in compliance with customer requirements
Perform electrical, mechanical and environmental qualification tests to validate production
Collect, compile and maintain data in an organized and retrievable manner
Produce formal test qualification test reports suitable for presentation to customers
Collaborate with Design and Manufacturing Engineering teams in the development of new products by preparing test plans, methods and procedures, preparing samples, conducting tests and compiling data
Collaborate with Design to define Critical-to-Quality attributes and define quality plans.
Conduct electrical, mechanical and environmental tests to verify the integrity of new designs
Complete work in accordance with Technology team objectives and the prioritized project portfolio.
Coordinate Competitive Analysis activities and document relevant findings
Support corrective action teams to address customer field & other MOB issues.
Troubleshoot new and existing products to assist in the resolution of manufacturing and application issues.
Conduct electrical, mechanical and environmental tests to verify customer findings and support QIT group responses to customers
Collaborate with other functions to address Stage 4 product or process control issues creating a line-of-sight to achieve Product Quality Architecture targets.
Collaborate with and support cross-functional teams in regards to out-sourcing and transfer activities.
Provide support for the development of industry standards (e.g. SCTE, IEC, DSCC, IEEE).