Assembler

Insight Global; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Manufacturing/RF Technician in State College, United States. This role involves performing various manufacturing operations, including calibration and quality testing of parts and components in the defense sector. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably with an AA/AS degree, and be proficient in using electronic test equipment. Knowledge of soldering standards is also required, alongside the ability to secure a secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with an AA/AS degree or 4-6 years with a HS degree.
• Ability to obtain a secret clearance is required.
• Experience working from schematics and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing operations and quality testing.
• Work with engineers on set-up and calibration tasks.
• Assist in developing manufacturing process methods.

Skills

Testing avionics electronics

Troubleshooting RF/Digital circuits

Using signal generators and oscilloscopes

Proficient in MS Word and Office

Knowledge of J-STD-001 and IPC-610

Education

AA/AS degree

High School diploma

Tools

Test equipment

Microscope

Job description

• Experience testing, troubleshooting, and calibrating avionics electronics
• 2 years of experience with a secondary/AA/AS degree
• 4-6 years of experience with HS degree
• Ability to obtain a secret clearance
• Experience working from drawings, diagrams, customer specifications, schematics and/or test procedures to diagnose and analyze problems utilizing a variety of test equipment
• Working knowledge of electronic Theory relating to RF transmission, receivers’ circuits, analog and digital circuitry
• The ability to troubleshoot RF/Digital circuits to the component level; Advanced experience with Test equipment, i.e., signal generators, oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and RF equipment
• Experience working under a microscope and with small tools
• Experience/Knowledge of J-STD-001, IPC-610 (Soldering)
• Able to use computers and MS Word and office proficiently

Job Description

Day to Day: A client in the defense industry is looking for a Manufacturing/RF Technician to join their team. This person will be responsible for performing functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.