Engineering Manager

BRAINS WORKGROUP, INC.; Huntington Station (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BRAINS WORKGROUP, INC. is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead efforts in Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMIC) design and production. This role involves overseeing the development of test boards and fixtures necessary for RF testing, collaborating across several engineering disciplines.

The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of supervisory experience, strong RF and Microwave equipment knowledge, and proficiency in CAD tools. A BS in Electrical Engineering is required; MS preferred. The position offers a hybrid work model with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of supervisory experience in engineering.
• Experience with managing multi-functional teams through product lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of RF and Microwave principles.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Solidworks.
• Experience with circuit and EM simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop Test Boards needed to verify MMIC functionalities.
• Create formal drawings and ensure component availability.
• Work with various teams to build and test products.
• Formulate production test plans and analyze data.

Skills

RF and Microwave test equipment knowledge

AutoCAD / Solidworks proficiency

Circuit level analysis tools experience

3D EM simulation tools experience

Statistical skills

Strong communication skills

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PNA-X

Vector Network Analyzers

Power Meters

Spectrum Analyzers

Noise Meters

ADS

MWO

HFSS

CST

Job description

Engineering Manager

Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000 per year

Location: Metro NY (Huntington Station, NY)

Hybrid commute - 4 days onsite, 1 day remote per week

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. No H1B candidates are considered.

Contact: [e-mail]

Position Summary

Engineering Manager (EM) to work closely with Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMIC) design, project management, quality, mechanical design and RF test teams to transition the product from development phase to production phase. The EM owns MMIC test board development, production test fixture development, production test plan creation, and analysis of production test data, and assists the quality team in moving the product through qualification. A good understanding of product lifecycle from product conception to development to production release is required, especially related to GaAs and GaN MMICs.

Responsibilities include the design, build and validation of Test Boards (TB) and Test Fixtures (TF), the successful completion of the qualification and final production documentation of the product. This position must meet deadlines and resolve performance issues with appropriate autonomy.

Job Function

• Develop TB needed to verify functionality of the MMIC in both die and packaged form.
• Work with CAD team to create formal drawings of the PCB.
• Work with Mechanical design team to create formal drawings for the base plate and other mechanical components.
• Work with Project Management team to ensure BOM components are in stock; if not, work with Purchasing to order as necessary.
• Create assembly drawings for assembling the TB including base plate, PCB, SMT components, RF and DC connectors.
• Work with assembly team to build the TB.
• Work with MMIC design team to verify functionality of the TB on the RF test bench; should be capable of using equipment like Network Analyzer to verify TB.
• Translate the TB into production TF; work closely with design and test teams to implement solutions.
• Work with Design, CAD, Mechanical, PM, Assembly and Test teams to build and test the TF.
• Formulate and perform gauge R&R studies of TF to ensure repeatability and reproducibility.
• Create production test plans.
• The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in a supervisory position with experience managing a multi-functional engineering development group and have demonstrated ability to manage a team of engineers to create & support activities during the life cycle of products from conception through production within stated time frames.
• Good understanding of RF and Microwave test equipment such as PNA-X, Vector Network Analyzers, Power Meters, Spectrum Analyzers, Noise Meters.
• Must be able to work with AutoCAD and/or Solidworks to verify drawings.
• Experience with circuit level analysis tools such as ADS, MWO or equivalent.
• Experience with 3D EM simulation tools such as HFSS, CST or equivalent.
• Strong statistical skills are a must.
• Professional and positive approach, self-motivated, strong in building relationships, team player, dynamic, creative with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
• Past experience working for an ISO company that practices LEAN manufacturing is a plus.

BS in Electrical Engineering required; MS preferred.

Keywords: Radio Frequency, RF, Microwave