Senior RF Engineering Technician

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend. We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first! JOB SUMMARY: A highly motivated, skilled RF technician who can not only execute production level testing but also support new production introduction (NPI). NPI includes breadboarding prototypes for engineers, transitioning complex RF modules to full rate production and assisting in setup and calibration of test stands. In addition, this role will train production technicians on products and work with engineers to optimize test stands and datasheets for technician ease. Other responsibilities include building switch boxes, characterizing prototypes and supporting debug of RF modules. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Experience with RF circuitry (amplifiers, mixers, integrated microwave assemblies) down to the component level. Experienced in use of various test instruments, with emphasis on RF testing including use of network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, power supplies, DVMs. Assist engineers in product design, development, and production. Experience working under a microscope. Experience hand tuning RF modules for return loss and gain flatness. Verify, calibrate, and de-bug RF test setups. Assist with test fixture development and documentation. Assist in failure analysis, troubleshooting, rework/repair of non-conforming products. Promote and support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities in Manufacturing. Significant level of self-motivation and desire to learn new skills REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associate Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (optional if over 4 years of RF technician experience) or equivalent, AND 7 years’ experience in an electronics manufacturing environment/ Equivalent military experience. OR Combination of education and experience. Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Computer skills as well as Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc. Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within electronic assembly field Perform hand soldering down to 0402 size components, ability to obtain IPC Certification in time Ability to read schematics and make redlines per engineering guidance Ability to prioritize several tasks and work with a cross functional team Highly skilled with use of common hand tools and internal specialized tooling and fixtures. Hand soldering experience is a bonus. Able to translate use of tooling to design concepts and developing fixture design. Well versed in utilizing all document forms: assembly, ATPs, BOMs, schematics. Understand product specifications and applications. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed primarily in an electronics manufacturing and engineering laboratory environment. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Third-Party Recruiters Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact scirecruiting@am.spectrumcontrol.com. Spectrum Control combines engineering expertise, innovation and manufacturing excellence to enable mission-critical solutions. Designed to solve complex problems in signal modulation and transmission, Spectrum Control solutions enable high quality product performance in the military and government, space, commercial, aerospace, security, medical, industrial and communications industries. Through proven experience and innovation, Spectrum Control delivers reliable solutions for the most rugged environments in the world – and beyond. Our team works to understand each customer’s needs at every level, which leads to long-term partnerships with our customers that transcend transactions and projects, helping to drive ongoing value at all levels of an organization. Spectrum Control operates by the following guiding principles: safety, integrity, respect, ethics, trust and continuous improvement. Spectrum Control is dedicated to delivering highly-engineered, reliable products that help save, enhance and protect lives. The company employs a secure, trusted, innovative, empowered and resilient environment to collaborate across the organization to deliver impactful results to our customers. Founded in 1981, Spectrum Control brought together the power of several trusted brands and formed a uniquely capable partner for RF/microwave, electromagnetic, and security solutions. Over the past 70 years, the company’s engineers and technologists have led the way in creating high-quality solutions for demanding environments everywhere. Today, Spectrum Control's team includes 1,300+ people working across 14 design/manufacturing centers in North America and Europe.