Electronic Technician (Products)

Pole/Zero Corporation; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Health, dental, vision

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement

Profit sharing

Educational reimbursement

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH is seeking an Electronic Technician to support the military communications field. You will test, align, and troubleshoot RF products, using schematics and test equipment to ensure specifications are met.

Responsibilities include assembling components, testing RF hopping filters, and interfacing with internal customers. A strong attention to detail and familiarity with RF test gear are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2-year degree in electronics field from an accredited school.
• Minimum 2 years RF related technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform repetitive electronic test functions using procedures.
• Align, tune and troubleshoot standard product filters.
• Troubleshoot circuit card assemblies to component level.
• Perform simple electronic and mechanical assembly to meet specifications.
• Troubleshoot RF hopping filters and subassemblies to component level.
• Use schematics, PCB/PWB layouts, and drawings as reference.
• Operate test equipment such as Network Analyzers and automated test sets.
• Conduct simple continuity tests on wire harnesses.

Skills

RF test equipment

Schematic reading

Attention to detail

Customer interfacing

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year electronics degree

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Spectrum analyzer

Network analyzer

Agilent/HP Network Analyzers

Job description

Are you an Electronic Technician with a passion for supporting our nation’s military communications? If so, we want to speak with you about this opportunity!

As a Technician at Microwave Products Group – Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will support the military community by being responsible for the basic testing, aligning and troubleshooting of the standard and volume-based products.

Primary Responsibilities Of This Position Include

• Setup and perform repetitive technical electronic test functions with the assistance of more senior technicians and the aide of written procedures and instructions.
• Align, tune and troubleshoot standard product filters.
• Troubleshoot circuit card assemblies to component level.
• Perform simple electronic assembly such as installing a select-on test component or soldering a tap wire on an inductor during filter alignment in order to get the product to perform to specification properly.
• Perform simple mechanical assembly such as installing a cover or installing cables in order to get the product to perform to specification properly.
• Required to perform component level troubleshoot and repair of RF hopping filters and subassemblies such as digital controllers, RF Platforms, etc.
• Use of schematics, PCB/PWB layouts, mechanical drawings, and work instructions.
• Standard product technicians will use Agilent/HP Network Analyzers, and automated tests sets.
• Perform simple continuity tests on wire harnesses per manufacturing drawings and / or wire charts.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Strongly Preferred Include

• Must be well versed in the use of common RF test equipment (including calibration & troubleshooting).
• Must have knowledge of RF filter principles such as bandwidth, Q, insertion loss, and return loss as well as an advance understanding of filter alignment and component function.
• Basic PC skills are required for data entry and use of test software.
• Demonstrates ability to read schematics and troubleshoot simple circuits.
• Exposure to commonly used test equipment such as oscilloscope, multi-meter, power supplies, spectrum analyzer and network analyzer.
• Ability to interface effectively with internal customers.
• Ability to work closely with all levels of the organization.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to read drawings and schematics.
• Ability to pass and obtain an IPC-610 certification.

Requirements Include

• Must be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2-year degree in an electronics field from an accredited college, university or technical school required.
• Minimum 2 years of RF related technician’s experience required.
• Knowledge of J-STD-OO1-D preferred and ability to obtain certification once employed is required.

Benefits Include

• Annual incentive plan (bonus)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Up to 10 paid holidays/year (based on schedule worked)
• 4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductions
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance – 100% company paid
• Other ancillary insurance options available
• 401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions
• Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salary
• Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year

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