Murata Manufacturing

Senior Technician, RF Test Engineering

Murata Manufacturing$74K — $91K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years' experience in RF product development or Test Engineering
  • Proficient in RF test and measurement
  • Skilled in operating advanced test equipment like ATE systems
  • Expertise in multi-level diagnostics for complex failures
  • Ability to independently build RF test fixtures and setups
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical issues
  • Capable of mentoring others on best practices and documentation standards

Responsibilities

  • Maintain laboratory readiness for product development testing
  • Manage calibration and repair of test equipment
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware/software failures promptly
  • Oversee inventory of lab assets and supplies
  • Assist in building and validating custom test systems
  • Conduct root-cause analysis for systems and components
  • Create and enhance lab procedures and test workflows

Benefits

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
  • Involvement in diverse and impactful projects
  • Access to advanced tools and equipment for RF testing
  • Encouragement to develop and improve laboratory standards
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The primary responsibility of the Senior RF Lab Technician is to maintain laboratory readiness in support of all product development. The Senior RF Lab Technician is responsible for maintaining Test Engineering lab assets including automated test and handling equipment, and bench top instrumentations. This person must be able to support test system calibration and maintenance, configuring custom bench test setups requiring the ability to work from schematics, diagrams, and written and verbal instructions, and demonstrate an understanding of the data collected through proper documentation and reporting. The assigned tasks will be diverse and will require organization and high attention to detail.

Roles & Responsibilities

This position has responsibility for:
  • Maintain laboratory readiness in support of all product development testing activities.
  • Manage test equipment calibration and repair services and schedules.
  • Lead in diagnosing, troubleshooting and resolving hardware and/or software failures within test and handling-system to minimize downtime.
  • Manage inventory of laboratory assets and specialized component consumables, and support requisition of laboratory supplies
  • Support construction, assembly, and/or validation of custom test systems or fixtures, including precision PCBA rework and component level modifications to enable rapid prototyping of test fixtures.
  • Independently perform complex system-level, PCB-level, and component-level root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions in support of engineering.
  • Develop documentation, and continuously improve laboratory procedures, test workflows, troubleshooting guides, and equipment handling standards.


Minimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills)
  • Minimum of 8 years related experience in an RF product development or Test Engineering laboratory environment
  • Demonstrated RF test and measurement skills
  • Experience operating and troubleshooting advanced test and diagnostic equipment, including ATE systems, automated wafer probers, and final test handlers, alongside standard bench instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
  • Strong experience in multi-level diagnostics, including system-level analysis, PCB-level schematic tracing, and component-level root cause identification to resolve complex failures
  • Can independently build and service RF test fixtures and shielded setups to specification, interpret drawings and GD&T; apply calibrated torque for precision RF connectors
  • Troubleshoots and resolves complex mechanical issues; implement fixture improvements and preventive maintenance
  • Ability to train and mentor others on best practices and safety.
  • Advanced technical communication ability to author and present clear, data-driven RF test documentation and recommendations, lead cross-functional reviews and hand-offs, and mentor others on communication and documentation standards.
  • Experience developing, maintaining, or improving laboratory operating procedures, equipment workflows, or test methodologies
  • Advanced expertise with both automated and manual RF test systems, including calibration methods, system-level debugging, and equipment configuration optimization
  • Proven ability to collaborate with Test Engineering, Product Development, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to resolve complex root-cause issues
  • Capable of learning quickly and applying new knowledge to future responsibilities


Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

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 or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

USD 35.70 - 43.74 per hour

Additional Position Information:

About Murata Manufacturing

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of electronic components, based in Kyoto. The company was established in 1944 as a personal venture of Akira Murata, the founder, and started as a manufacturer of ceramic capacitors for radios. Today, Murata Manufacturing is a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of advanced electronic materials, leading-edge electronic components, and multi-functional, high-density modules. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications, including smartphones, automotive electronics, healthcare devices, and energy management systems. Murata Manufacturing has operations in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Learn more about Murata Manufacturing
Size
77,581 employees
Industry
Founded
1944
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