Field Service Technician - Milpitas, CA

Rohde & Schwarz; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hour models

Training & continuing education

Privately owned company

Promoting innovation

Long-term & attractive work enviroment

Job summary

Rohde & Schwarz in Milpitas is seeking a detail‑oriented RF technician to calibrate and repair test equipment in‑lab and on customer sites, delivering quality service with clear communication.

You will track hours, write comprehensive reports, mentor colleagues, and lead repairs with adherence to our quality standards. Travel up to 80% is required, and a 75‑lb lift is sometimes necessary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical experience in RF environments.
• Strong knowledge of RF concepts and devices.
• Experience with IP networking and configuring networks.
• Proficiency with test equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to travel 25%-80% and respond to on-call travel for service actions.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and repair test equipment in lab and at customer sites.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs.
• Prepare daily logs and reports of work performed, including hours and inventory.
• Provide technical guidance and escalation support for complex repairs.
• Mentor and support technicians in troubleshooting and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with Rohde & Schwarz quality standards.

Skills

RF concepts

IP networking

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum Analyzers

Job description

At Rohde & Schwarz, we provide our customers with extensive post-sales support, training, free technical support, and close personal contact from our engineers out in the field. We’re seeking a detail-oriented, customer-focused experienced RF technician to calibrate and repair our test equipment in our lab as well as at customer sites.

This is a full-time position based in Milpitas, CA.

Your tasks

• Conduct on-site or in-house calibration and repair of equipment to ensure it meets Rohde & Schwarz’ high standards of performance
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and perform repairs
• Responsible for evaluation and completion of complex data reports
• Represent the company in a customer support role and be responsible for customer’s satisfaction with equipment and servicing
• Accurately prepare daily logs and reports of work performed, including hours spent and inventory used for each assignment
• Assigned projects are moderately complex, requiring some independent action
• Effectively communicate with customers in a professional business environment
• Coordinate and prioritize daily workload to ensure optimal throughput and on-time delivery
• Lead daily stand-up meetings and provide direction on priorities
• Monitor workflow, backlog, and past-due jobs to maintain service performance
• Coordinate campaign scheduling and complex job structures
• Serve as liaison between service operations, management, and support functions
• Provide technical guidance and escalation support for complex repairs and calibrations
• Mentor and support technicians in troubleshooting and best practices
• Ensure compliance with Rohde & Schwarz technical and quality standards
• Support onboarding and technical training initiatives
• Identify workflow bottlenecks and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist management by providing performance and workload feedback

Your Qualifications

• 5+ years technical experience
• Understanding of RF concepts and devices
• Understanding of IP Networking and proper network configuration principles
• Experience with Test equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, etc is a plus
• Excellent communication, time management, and teamwork skills
• Can effectively use standard professional software such as Microsoft Office products
• 25%-80% Travel Required, depending on assignments
• Leadership potential, depending on assignments
• Available to support an on-call schedule and respond to on- demand travel for service actions
• Located in proximity to Milpitas, CA for supporting in-house service
• Must be capable of lifting up to 75 pounds
• External candidates must be current US residents with valid work authorization to be considered

Interested?

The total compensation for this position is $39-52 per hour. Total compensation includes base salary, variable pay (when applicable) plus benefits. The range is determined by the position, geographic location and level. Individual pay within the range is determined by several factors including location, education or training, relevant work history, sales incentive structure and job-related skills.

Rohde & Schwarz is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company with approximately 14,000 employees and three divisions: Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity. For 90 years, the company has been developing cutting-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible and enabling customers from various sectors such as business, government and public authorities to maintain their technological sovereignty.

Our offer

• Flexible working hour models
• Training & continuing education
• Privately owned company
• Promoting innovation
• Long-term & attractive work environment