Engineering Technician

Dover Corporation; Salisbury; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Engineering Technician to join their team. In this role, you will utilize your expertise in electronic technology to prototype and test innovative filter products. Your responsibilities will include troubleshooting, testing, and supporting production-related issues, all while working in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of various filter technologies and RF parameters. If you're passionate about electronics and eager to contribute to exciting engineering projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Electronic Technology or equivalent military training required.
• 5 years experience in RF and Microwave testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical tasks in support of engineering including prototyping and testing.
• Use test equipment to setup and perform measurements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Electronic Theory

Documentation Skills

Education

Associates Degree in Electronic Technology

Equivalent Military Training

Tools

Network Analyzers

Signal Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Function Generators

High Power Amplifiers

Multi-meters

Basic Hand Tools

Job description

Location: Salisbury, MD, US, 21801

Work Arrangement: Onsite

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Engineering Technicians may utilize design information, test equipment, and/or software to successfully prototype and test filter products and assemblies. Must have good understanding of various filter technologies (lumped element, cavity, distributed, ceramic, thin-film, etc.), active circuitry (PIN Diodes, amplifiers, bias, and control), linear and non-linear RF parameters, and troubleshooting. Must be able to competently use with basic hand tools such as soldering irons, electronic assembly, calipers, and hand tools. The position supports engineering in prototyping, pre-production, and resolving production related issues. Must have excellent communications skills and documentation skills. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (to include, but not limited to)

• Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of technical tasks in support of the engineering department including prototyping, troubleshooting, testing, support production related issues, documentation, design of experiments, evaluation and characterization of components.
• Required to use test equipment like network analyzers, signal analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, function generators, high power amplifiers, and multi-meters.
• Will be required to setup, perform and understand meaning of measurements including, but not limited to, gain, noise figure, 1 dB compression, intermodulation, harmonics, spurious, switching speed, etc.
• Accurately troubleshoot problems and effectively communicates solution to stakeholders.
• May work from minimal documentation, written or verbal instructions, schematics, rough sketches, diagrams, layouts, datasheets, and plans often requiring interpretation.
• Works on assignments requiring sound judgment and self-initiative.
• Requires excellent troubleshooting acumen.
• Applies significant electronic theory to configure, model, layout, prototype, build, test, troubleshoot, determine solutions and modify electronic product for engineering efforts applicable to the department.
• May assist engineers with design and development of new processes and/or products.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:

Associates Degree in Electronic Technology, or equivalent military training, with 5 years related experience in the RF and Microwave testing and tuning field. In absence of a degree, 10 years work experience required. Previous soldering experience or skills preferred. Thorough knowledge of calibration, components, circuit function, interpreting drawings, troubleshooting, and schematics.

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

• AA ET degree with 5 years' experience or 10 years work experience in related field
• U.S Person
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (if applicable)
• Works from minimal documentation, written or verbal instructions, schematics, rough sketches, diagrams, and layouts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work.
• Requires repetitive use of hands and fingers in the tuning process.
• Work may require some walking, standing, carrying light items (up to 10 lbs.) and recurring reaching or similar activities.
• Ability to adjust the eye through the use of appropriate tools to bring objects into sharp focus.

Salary Range: $27.00 - $30.00

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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