Description

Position Summary:

The RF Technician I/II is responsible for the alignment, tuning, and testing of RF through millimeter-wave (mmW) products operating up to 110 GHz. This role applies industry-standard RF, microwave (MW), and mmW techniques to characterize and optimize a broad range of assemblies and components, including core-and-wire, LTCC, MMIC, integrated microwave assemblies, and microstrip-based passive and active devices. The technician plays a critical role in ensuring product performance meets design specifications across the full signal chain, from component-level evaluation to subsystem integration.

Salary: $34-46/hr.

Job Function:

• Align and test RF through mmW amplifiers, mixers, multipliers, switches, filters, couplers, attenuators, phase shifters, limiters and other related components using the latest PNA-X vector network analyzers
• Test, tune and troubleshoot integrated assemblies when required.
• Assist in generating tuning patterns, component value changes and other design related improvements that improve manufacturability.
• Maintain high quality and production yields.
• Prepare test reports and data summaries.
• Operate and maintain the calibration of all test equipment, including PNA-X vector network analyzers and other associated equipment.
• Maintain a clean Engineering department laboratory bench space and support calibration schedules for bench equipment.
• Utilize ATE software, including MCL's PNA software.
• Interface with inspection and assembly to troubleshoot and test issues.
• Support engineering team in ISO audits and participate in internal and external audits.

Qualifications:

Technician I

• High School Diploma, GED or international equivalent + 5 years of experience in mmw Product Design/Test or related field
• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering + 3 years of experience in mmW Product Design/Test or related field

Technician II

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering + 5 years of experience in mmW Product Design/Test or related field OR
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering + 3 years of experience in mmW Product Design/Test or related field

Required coursework (at least 3 of the following):

• Amplifier Circuit Design (Low Noise and Power)
• Filter/Network Analysis and Synthesis Techniques
• Electromagnetic Theory
• System Analysis
• Digital Communication and Modulation Techniques
• S-Parameter based Network Analysis

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Previous experience in microwave and milli-meter wave hardware test and measurement to at least 40 GHz. Must be capable of understanding if measured results are correct and agree with theory or expectations.
• Must have demonstrated advanced PNA-X vector network analyzer experience.
• Must have demonstrated hands-on ability to assemble, tune, test and troubleshoot hardware in a laboratory environment.
• Must have basic understanding of surface mount and microelectronic chip-and-wire manufacturing methods and techniques, including soldering, wedge bonding, silver epoxy application, expansion coefficient and thermal conductivity of materials, plating, hard and soft substrate materials, printed circuit board manufacturing methods and techniques.
• Practical knowledge in the test and measurement of MMIC, LTCC and ferrite core and wire products including couplers, dividers, baluns, transformers, mixers and amplifiers.
• Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams and assembly drawings.
• Professional and positive approach, self-motivated, strong in building relationships, team player, dynamic, creative with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Desire to excel in a high volume, multiple simultaneous project and tight deadline environment, with priorities that may change unexpectedly.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to perform basic soldering tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills in English.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires spending a significant amount of time working under a microscope.

Cultural Focus

• Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work
• Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement
• Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company's goals
• Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession - by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers
• Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail
• Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork
• Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Ability and willingness to abide by Company's Code of Conduct

Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management's discretion.