Engineering Technician

Volt; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health

dental

vision

term life

short term disability

AD&D

401(k)

Sick time

other types of paid leaves

EAP

Job summary

Volt is hiring an Engineering Technician in Richardson, TX to conduct DC and RF testing across DC to mmWave frequencies in our RF lab. The role includes contributing to Design Validation Testing, setting up and calibrating S-parameters and power test stations, and aiding test development engineers to improve setups.

It also involves documenting progress and mentoring teammates. The ideal candidate has AS Engineering and 8 years RF testing experience, with proficiency in PXI systems, RF sources,

Qualifications

• AS Engineering degree and 8 years of RF testing experience.
• Experience with RF testing and PXI-based test systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct DC and RF testing from DC to mmWave frequencies in an RF lab environment.
• Contribute to Design Validation Testing process.
• Setup and calibrate S parameters and power test stations following standards.
• Perform limited test setup troubleshooting, assemble fixtures wire harnesses.
• Interact with test development engineers to support test setup improvement when applicable.
• Report test progress to manager and customers.
• Support training sessions and provide guidance to less experienced team members.

Skills

RF testing

Multi-tasking

Team player

Education

AS Engineering degree

Tools

PXI systems

RF sources

Pulse generators

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Vector network analyzers

Noise figure analyzers

Power meters

Power supplies

Digital multimeters

Job description

Volt is immediately hiring for Engineering Technician in Richardson, TX.

As an Engineering Technician you will:

• Conduct DC and RF testing from DC to mmWave frequencies in an RF lab environment
• Contribute to Design Validation Testing process
• Setup and calibrate [S] parameters and power test stations following standards
• Perform limited test setup troubleshooting, assemble fixtures wire harnesses
• Interact with test development engineers to support test setup improvement when applicable
• Report test progress to manager and customers
• Support training sessions and provide guidance to less experienced team members

This is a full-time, Contract opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 8 years of experience in RF component testing required
• Familiar with RF testing
• Capable of multi-tasking in a consistently evolving environment
• Proficient with test equipment including PXI systems, RF sources, pulse generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, noise figure analyzers, power meters, power supplies, and digital multi-meters
• Knowledgeable in RF testing includes S-parameters, noise figure, power, pulsed power, high power RF, TOI, harmonics, ACP, Video Bandwidth (VBW), digital pre-distortion (DPD), modulation testing (AM/AM, AM/PM, PAM, etc), and different modulation schemes (LTE/TDD, WCDMA, QAM, etc)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Operate as a team player with a positive attitude

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent communication, meeting facilitation and presentation skills
• Team player contribution

Required Education & Experience:

• AS Engineering degree and 8 years of experience in RF testing

Pay Rate:

Pay Rate: $28-$34 per hour

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits:

• health
• dental
• vision
• term life
• short term disability
• AD&D
• 401(k)
• Sick time
• other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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