Senior RF Engineering Technician (m/f/d)

Emerson Electric Co; Dresden; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Senior RF Engineering Technician in Dresden to participate across the product development cycle—from prototyping to manufacturing production. You will help bring RF products like USRP to life as a key contributor within the Product R&D team.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and lab readiness, with opportunities to grow technically and influence ongoing development initiatives within a collaborative, global environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or Staatlich geprüfter Techniker in electrical/electronics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience building, troubleshooting, or validating electronic or electromechanical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronics circuits to component level using schematics and lab instrumentation.
• Experience with component rework and soldering techniques.
• Ability to read basic analog & RF schematics, including op amps, power supplies and filters.
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications in English.
• Fluent in English and German, with strong written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with Mentor Graphics for schematic entry.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate RF and electronic test equipment, cabling, and fixtures to support measurements on mixed-signal, RF, and high-speed digital circuits.
• Support and execute product verification and validation activities, including test station setup, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Assemble, troubleshoot, and rework prototype electronic assemblies.
• Maintain readiness of R&D laboratory environments, including test equipment, infrastructure, setup, teardown, organization, and preventive maintenance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and perform additional responsibilities to support business needs.
• Contribute to general R&D site support

Skills

RF engineering

Test equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Soldering

English & German communication

Education

Associate degree or Staatlich geprüfter Techniker (Germany)

Tools

Mentor Graphics

Spectrum analyzers

Vector network analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

Job Description

You will join our Product R&D team as a Senior RF Engineering Technician. In this role, you will enjoy the opportunity to participate in multiple aspects of the product development cycle, including prototyping, development, testing, and manufacturing production. Engineering Technicians within our organization play a critical role in bringing new RF products, like the market leading USRP, to life and are key contributors to the success of our development teams. Through your work, you will have opportunities to expand your technical expertise and contribute to initiatives that support your professional development.

Job Description

You will join our Product R&D team as a Senior RF Engineering Technician. In this role, you will enjoy the opportunity to participate in multiple aspects of the product development cycle, including prototyping, development, testing, and manufacturing production. Engineering Technicians within our organization play a critical role in bringing new RF products, like the market leading USRP, to life and are key contributors to the success of our development teams. Through your work, you will have opportunities to expand your technical expertise and contribute to initiatives that support your professional development.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Set up and operate RF and electronic test equipment, cabling, and fixtures to support measurements on mixed-signal, RF, and high-speed digital circuits.
• Support and execute product verification and validation activities, including test station setup, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Assemble, troubleshoot, and rework prototype electronic assemblies.
• Maintain the readiness of R&D laboratory environments, including test equipment, infrastructure, setup, teardown, organization, and preventive maintenance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and perform additional responsibilities to support business needs.
• Contribute to general R&D site support

Who You Are:

You build partnerships and collaborate effectively with others to meet team objectives. You demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, take ownership of your work, and prioritize tasks to make progress independently. You communicate proactively with stakeholders and ask questions when needed to support project success.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Associate degree or a German "Staatlich geprüfter Techniker" qualification, or comparable expertise in electrical engineering, electronics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience building, troubleshooting, or validating electronic or electromechanical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronics circuits to the component level using schematics and laboratory instrumentation.
• Experience with component rework and soldering techniques.
• Ability to read basic analog & RF schematics, including understanding of analog circuit elements such as op amps, power supplies, and filters.
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications, test procedures, and engineering documentation in English.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in both English and German.
• Familiarity with schematic entry tools such as Mentor Graphics.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience in creating and maintaining technical documentation, with an interest in expanding these responsibilities.
• Experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g., LabVIEW, Python) for test automation and hardware validation.
• Experience with RF test equipment and RF circuit characterization, including spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and signal generators.
• Experience collaborating with international engineering and manufacturing teams

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration. We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor. At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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