Engineering Lab Technician

MACOM; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

MACOM is seeking an Engineering Lab Technician to support RF/microwave products from DC to 50 GHz. You will assist test and product engineers, perform calibration, data collection and troubleshooting, and help prepare reports on data trends.

Responsibilities include documenting test results, maintaining a clean workspace, and mentoring junior technicians. Familiarity with RF test gear and MS Office is helpful; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Background in RF and microwave products from DC to 50 GHz with driver/low-noise/high-power amplifiers.
• Support Test and Product Engineers with instrumentation, data, setup and logging.
• Perform calibration, testing, troubleshooting of circuits and instruments; document issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends.
• Document and report issues observed during testing or inspections.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Complete projects, train, mentor and guide junior technicians.
• Create or modify work instructions and material lists.

Skills

RF/microwave knowledge

Calibration/testing

Data collection/logging

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree in Electronics

Tools

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Company Overview:

MACOM (NASDAQ: MTSI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor products across a diverse range of end markets, including Data Centers, Telecommunications, Industrial and Aerospace and Defense. We develop innovative, cutting-edge technologies and products across the spectrum of radio frequency (RF), microwave, millimeter wave, photonics and high-speed analog technologies. Our solutions support critical network infrastructure applications like artificial intelligence, high performance computing, satellite communications, radar, unmanned aerial vehicles, medical equipment, test and measurement and advanced wireless networks.

MACOM has more than 75 years of expertise in semiconductor process development, wafer fabrication, circuit design, advanced packaging, systems architecture and applications engineering. We are committed to our customers’ success. We partner with customers to help solve their most challenging problems by providing semiconductor solutions that are at the forefront of the highest power, highest frequency and/or highest data rates.

Leading technologies, innovative products and driven employees. Come be a part of MACOM and help advance the next generation of connectivity infrastructure!

Engineering Lab Technician

Job Description:

• Will require a proven background working with RF and microwave products that operate from DC to 50 GHz. Product background must consist of a strong working knowledge with driver amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers,
• Support Test and Product Engineers in instrumentation, providing data, setup and logging events.
• Performs calibration, testing, troubleshooting of circuits, instruments and ability to think for corrective maintenance.
• Perform product evaluation and troubleshoot to solve issues.
• To prepare reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends.
• Document and report issues observed during testing or inspections.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• To complete projects, train, mentor and guide junior technicians.
• Participate in creation of documentation such as work instructions or modify existing ones and material lists.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Electronics is a plus or 3 years test and measurement experience is required for this position.
• Familiar operating Radio frequency test equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, ability to instruct others on proper calibration techniques, etc.
• Some overtime will be required from time to time.
• Experienced working in manual and automated test equipment.
• Ability to trouble shoot product issues and test results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with MS Office tools (Outlook / Excel / Word / PowerPoint)
• Flexibility to work long hours (if needed).

EEO:

MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation:

MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

ITAR

Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.

Hourly Range

The Hourly Range for this position is $25– $46 per hour. Actual salary offered to candidates will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.