Lab Manager- Engineering

Frequency Electronics, Inc; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company as an Engineering Lab Manager, where you'll lead the assembly, alignment, and testing of cutting-edge RF/Microwave electronic components. This role is essential for ensuring the quality and performance of products through rigorous testing and documentation. You will collaborate with engineers and technicians, generating test procedures and managing critical data. If you have a strong engineering background and a passion for innovation in the electronics field, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of engineering experience with RF/Microwave components.
• Strong background in engineering documentation and data management.

Responsibilities

• Support assembly, alignment, and testing of RF/Microwave components.
• Generate test procedures and engineering documentation for projects.

Skills

RF/Microwave testing

Engineering documentation

Data Management

System design understanding

Product Lifecycle Management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

Test equipment

Universal tools for RF/Microwave assemblies

Job description

Lab Manager - Engineering Dept

The Engineering Lab Manager is required to support the assembly, alignment, and testing of RF/Microwave electronic component assemblies starting with PC sub-assemblies to modules to system integration.

1. Generation of in-process test procedures/data sheets for PCA's, modules, and top-level system testing.
2. Design and creation of system interface test fixturing.
3. Review of customer performance specifications (EQ spec) and customer supplied documentation:
1. Parts/Material/Process program requirements
2. Top level system test requirements including Thermal Cycling, Thermal Vacuum, Vibration, Shock, and EMI testing.
4. Generation of engineering required documentation:
1. Failure reports (if required)
2. Discrepant Material Report (DMR)
3. Recovery Test Plans
4. Engineering change notices for customer review and internal component updates
5. End Item Data Packages for submittal to customer for review and acceptance
6. Data Management (storage and maintaining of test data for company review and accessibility)
5. Test support for engineers, technicians, engineering associates:
1. Tools (universal for RF/Microwave assemblies)
2. Test equipment (specific to each program)
3. Equipment rental/purchase
6. Technical understanding of typical system designs:
1. Passive designs (power dividers, lowpass/highpass/bandpass filters, crystal filters)
2. Active designs (Oscillators, amplifiers, multipliers, phase locked loops, mixers, etc.)
3. Temperature compensation using thermistor (PTC and NTC)
7. Familiarity with EEE parts selection, including characterization/evaluation, screening, traceability, and derating requirements for space applications including radiation.

Education & Required Skills:

The candidate must possess a BSEE, 10 years of Engineering background, and experience with Product Lifecycle Management systems.