Manufacturing Technician B (ID: 1221)

Narda-MITEQ; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Narda MITEQ is seeking a technician to support manufacturing by testing and troubleshooting medium to highly complex microwave modules. The role requires knowledge of microwave measurements and familiarity with network analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, RF sources, and related equipment.

The successful candidate will work both independently and as part of a team, performing set-up, calibration, and troubleshooting of RF/MW circuits with a microscope and small tools, and interfacing with

Qualifications

• Requires MW theory and measurements knowledge.
• Ability to use small hand tools and microscope.
• Secret Clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing in testing and troubleshooting microwave modules.
• Operate programmable test equipment and measure RF/MW parameters.
• Record test data and follow procedures; assist engineers as needed.

Skills

MW theory

Microwave measurements

Troubleshooting

Hand tools

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree

Tools

Vector Network Analyzer

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Power Meter

Job description

Narda MITEQ is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. Narda MITEQ provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all essential functions, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties at any time.

Job Description

Supports manufacturing in the testing and troubleshooting of medium to highly complex microwave modules. The candidate would have good knowledge of microwave measurements, and familiarity with using Network and Spectrum Analyzers, Power Meters, Oscilloscopes, RF Sources and other equipment used in the testing of microwave components and modules.

This is a hands on position that requires a strong ability to work as an individual contributor as well as part of a team to perform microwave electronics testing and troubleshoot complex microwave modules and subsystems. The candidate must have good hand-eye coordination for work under a microscope with small tools. The ideal candidate will have a general knowledge of electronics construction and a strong aptitude and interest in working with automated and manual test equipment as well as the communication skills required to work with engineering, management and other technicians.

Essential Functions

• Thorough familiarity with Vector Network Analyzer microwave measurements (i.e. S-Parameters, Phase, Group Delay, VSWR, etc.)
• Familiarity with testing and troubleshooting microwave components (i.e. Power Dividers/Combiners, Couplers, Attenuators, etc.)
• Ability to perform Acceptance testing of microwave hardware.
• Operates a variety of programmable test equipment (i.e. automatic network analyzer, scalar analyzer, oscilloscope, pulse generator, meters, power supplies, etc.)
• Performs set‑up, calibration, testing, tuning and troubleshooting of complex RF/MW circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies. Will require use of a microscope and small tools.
• Works from written and verbal instructions, test specs, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Record and maintain test data in accordance with company procedure.
• Recognizes failures and set up problems and determines need for appropriate corrective action.
• May assist more experienced technicians with more complex test procedures.
• May interface with Engineering to help solve design problems.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 0-2 years of prior related experience.
• Must understand MW theory/measurements.
• Ability to work with small hand tools and microscope.
• Secret Clearance may be required.