Test Technician (Swing shift)

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated•Mountain View, CA

1d•$44,500 - $59,300

About The Position

Teledyne Microwave Solutions is seeking a Test Technician to set up and conduct tests on components and assemblies under operational conditions. The technician will interpret production specifications, perform RF tests according to documented procedures, and provide accurate test data. The role also involves communicating issues such as out-of-tolerance RF measurements to the responsible technician and coordinating with Quality, production, and manufacturing personnel to resolve production-related issues. Safety procedures must be followed when handling chemicals and hazardous materials. The position requires a working understanding of RF and DC testing used in production, including tests such as gain, VSWR, 1 dB compression point, saturated power, third-order intercept point (OIP3), noise figure, spurious emissions, and harmonics. The technician must be able to use microwave measurement methods, RF amplifiers, automated testing, and manual testing of microwave products with limited supervision, as well as relevant test equipment. The posting advertises a $5,000 sign-on bonus, competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k) with company match and retirement plans, paid time off, flexible work arrangements, and professional development and training opportunities. The listed salary range is $44,500–$59,300. U.S. citizenship is required to be eligible to obtain or maintain a D.O.D. security clearance.

Requirements

Working understanding of the RF and DC testing performed in support of production, including gain, VSWR, 1 dB compression point, saturated power, third-order intercept point (OIP3), noise figure, spurious emissions, and harmonics.
Ability to use microwave measurements, RF amplifiers, automated testing, and manual testing of microwave products with limited supervision.
Knowledge of test equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, RF generators, noise figure meters, and power meters.
U.S. citizenship is required to be eligible to obtain or maintain a D.O.D. security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience in the RF field and/or training.

Responsibilities

Set up and conduct tests on components and assemblies under operational conditions.
Read and interpret specifications in production units.
Execute RF tests according to documented procedures and provide accurate data for the units.
Communicate with the responsible product technician about out-of-tolerance RF measurements and other issues during the RF test stage.
Communicate and interact with Quality, production, and manufacturing personnel to resolve production-related issues.
Follow safety procedures when handling chemicals and hazardous materials.