MW Technician

YRH; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated and team-oriented candidates for a permanent position in the vibrant Metro Vancouver area. This role involves hands-on work with microwave (MW) design, lab setup, and testing, providing an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative telecommunications projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in MW lab and field work, along with a strong technical background. Join a stimulating work environment that values flexibility, offers competitive compensation, and promotes professional development. If you are ready to take on challenges and grow your career in a supportive team, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plan

Remote work policy

Flexible hours

Group insurance plan including dental

Access to EAP and telemedicine

Annual wellness budget

Group retirement plan

Training and skills development program

Time off accumulating upon hiring

Computer equipment provided for remote work

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of hands-on MW lab and field work experience.
• Knowledge of legacy and modern MW equipment configurations.
• Good communication skills, with French spoken as an asset.

Responsibilities

• Set up MW lab at customer facilities, including racking and cabling.
• Execute test cases and analyze results for troubleshooting.
• Design MW point-to-point links and create installation instructions.

Skills

MW design

MW equipment lab setup

Test case creation

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Project management

Waveguide transmission line measurements

Education

Electrical technologist or engineering degree

Membership in Engineers and Geoscientists BC

Tools

Spectrum Analyzer

RF Generator

Vector Network Analyser (VNA)

RF Power Meter

BER test set

Pathloss 5.1 and 6

Job description

YRH Inc. is looking for serious, determined, and team-oriented candidates to offer them a permanent position in Metro Vancouver, as well as, depending on interest and profile, in the offices of some of YRH’s clients in Metro Vancouver. Candidates may be asked to travel to customer telecommunications sites across BC and Alberta. Candidates will be directly involved in MW design, MW equipment lab setup and install, test case creation, lab testing & analysis.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Engineering Manager or the Customer's Project Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Setting up a MW lab at customers' facilities including:
• Racking
• Cabling
• Setting up test cases based on customer requirements and configurations
• Executing test cases in customer lab
• Test results analysis and troubleshooting
• Communicating with client, partners, and equipment vendor
• Design of MW point-to-point links
• Creating MW installation instructions based on industry best practices
• On-site validation and supervision of MW installations
• Troubleshooting issues on MW links and networks
• Waveguide transmission line sweeps measurements

Profile and Requirements:

• Electrical technologist or engineering degree from an accredited institution
• Member of Engineers and Geoscientists BC considered an asset
• 10 to 15 years experience related to hands-on MW lab and field work
• Knowledge of legacy and modern MW equipment including but not limited to the following configurations:
• TDM equipment
• Long-haul, high-powered equipment
• All indoor installations
• Frequency Diversity, Quad Diversity
• Space diversity, split Tx
• ACM
• Knowledge of common MW lab and field installation and troubleshooting equipment:
• Spectrum Analyzer
• RF Generator
• Vector Network Analyser (VNA)
• RF Power Meter
• BER test set
• Working knowledge of modelling tools such as Pathloss 5.1 and 6
• Experience in MW design
• Knowledge of MW deployment issues and troubleshooting
• Planning, design, coordination, and project management
• Autonomous, responsible, and self-motivated
• Anticipate travel within Metro Vancouver and greater BC
• Good communication skills, written and oral (French spoken an asset)

Knowledge considered an asset but not required:

• LMR systems
• PTMP LTE
• DAS

Our Advantages:

• Regular full-time position: 37.5h/week, possibility of paid overtime
• Competitive compensation plan
• Stimulating work environment and team
• Remote work policy and flexible hours
• Group insurance plan including dental
• Access to an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and telemedicine
• Annual wellness budget
• Group retirement plan
• Training and skills development program
• Time off accumulating upon hiring
• Office closed between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Computer equipment provided for working from home