Senior RF/ Manufacturing Technician

Position Summary:

• Performs functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including sub-assembly and product final assembly, calibration and test. Works with engineers to provide a definition of test set-up and calibration tasks.
• Performs rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.
• Utilizes automated test programs to evaluate product performance against specifications and to collect data demonstrating product performance.
• Reviews data and makes adjustments to the product ‘select at test’ components to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Utilizes a variety of test equipment including oscilloscopes, signal generators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.
• Dismantles, adjusts, repairs and assembles equipment according to layout plans, drawings, schematics and operating or repair manuals.
• Debugs/Rebuilds manufacturing/test equipment as required.
• May perform product modifications as directed by manufacturing/test engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Initiative to learn with the capability to practically apply the new information learned on a daily basis
• Set up test apparatus and conduct tests of production assemblies and units following methods, procedures, and standards
• Adjust and calibrate systems as needed. Modify product assemblies by adding, removing, or altering components as defined by predetermined diagrams and schematics.
• Troubleshooting down to the component level
• Correct malfunctions by making adjustments or replacing parts or components
• Compiles and records test results. Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.
• Works with engineers in conducting experiments.
• RF experience to 20 GHz is required and to 40 GHz is desired
• ESD Awareness
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be a US Citizen
• RF Manufacturing Technician III — must have a minimum of 10 years of experience or the equivalent.
• RF Manufacturing Technician IV — must have a minimum of 20 years of experience and a strong knowledge of microwave receivers.
• Must possess a solid understanding and working knowledge of the basic of electronics in place
• Experience with RF test equipment such as Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, RF generators, digital oscilloscopes, frequency meters, and Power meters.
• Analog and digital troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read schematic diagrams and other engineering documentation required
• Able to do solder rework using a microscope
• Good soldering techniques
• Basic computer skills including familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Team-oriented attitude
• Previous experience with LabView or desire to learn to write ATE programs to control test equipment and receivers.
• This is a full-time, onsite, day-shift, four days a week, 10-hours a day, position with a competitive benefits package.

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