Product Engineer

Eravant (Formerly SAGE Millimeter); Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eravant (Formerly SAGE Millimeter) in Torrance, CA is seeking a Product Engineer I (ME-Based) to support mechanical design, manufacturability, and performance of passive RF and millimeter-wave products such as antennas and subassemblies.

You will collaborate with electrical engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams, own assigned products, support prototype builds and production transitions, and drive design improvements through testing and root cause analysis.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering and 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; able to use test equipment for RF hardware.
• Familiar with microwave-material properties and manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and Draftsight for mechanical design.
• Knowledge of DipTrace and CNC CAM tools for PCB and CAM tasks.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit design, testing, and troubleshooting of passive RF components and antennas.
• Design, review, and support 40% of product offerings in mechanical discipline.
• Set up test equipment for new product testing and validation.
• Perform design reviews and document manufacturing procedures.
• Provide sustaining engineering support for FA prototype transitions and QA.
• Own product issues and drive root-cause elimination.
• Manage multiple development projects with clear progress communication.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

MS Office

Test Equipment

SolidWorks

Draftsight

DipTrace

CNC CAM

RF/Microwave basics

Electronics manufacturing

Team communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Draftsight

DipTrace

CNC CAM

Job description

Description

The Product Engineer I (ME-Based) is responsible for supporting the design, development, and sustaining of passive RF and millimeter wave products, including antennas and subassemblies. This role focuses on mechanical design, manufacturability, and product performance by collaborating closely with electrical engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams. The Product Engineer I takes ownership of assigned products, supports prototype builds and production transitions, and contributes to design improvements through testing, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.

Description

The Product Engineer I (ME-Based) is responsible for supporting the design, development, and sustaining of passive RF and millimeter wave products, including antennas and subassemblies. This role focuses on mechanical design, manufacturability, and product performance by collaborating closely with electrical engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams. The Product Engineer I takes ownership of assigned products, supports prototype builds and production transitions, and contributes to design improvements through testing, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.

Eravant also offers an annual potential bonus and a rich benefits package that includes:

• 4 Medical plan options
• 2 Dental options
• Vision
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• 8 Paid Holidays + 1 Birthday Holiday
• PTO
• 401(k) with match
• Eligibility for a quarterly and annual bonus

Responsibilities

• Exhibit abilities in design, testing, and troubleshooting the company’s passive components, including passive antennas and/or sub-assemblies with electrical engineering background engineers’ support.
• Design, review, and support 40% of the company product offerings in either discipline.
• Use test equipment and set up for new product testing.
• Perform design review (DR).
• Test, tune, troubleshoot, and document manufacturing procedures for first article (FA) prototypes.
• Release design documents, including design review packages, drawings, bill of materials (BOM), routers, working instructions, test reports, product datasheets, etc. to configuration management (CM) and the Document Control (DC) department for control and documentation.
• Provide sustaining engineering support to manufacturing and QA staff for FA prototype transition, manufacturing troubleshooting, work cell and process development, and after sale RMA tasks – Failure Analysis Report (FAR), Corrective Action Report (CAR), and Waiver Request Form, etc.
• Take ownership of products. When troubleshooting, drive for permanent elimination of root cause.
• Manage, prioritize, and execute multiple product development projects at one time. Effectively communicate progress with supervisor.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 1 to 3 years of relevant technical experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient in relevant test equipment including, but not limited to, scalar and vector network analyzers, signal generators, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and antenna ranges, etc.
• Familiar with microwave-industry material properties and their manufacturing processes and limitations while designing products.
• Understanding manufacturing equipment and process limitations and their RF performance impact while creating product designs.
• Proficient in relevant mechanical design software: Solidworks and Draftsight.
• Basic understanding of PCB layout tools, such as DipTrace and CNC CAM program.
• Highly prefer experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge of working principles of passive RF/microwave/millimeter wave components and antennas and their applications.
• Team player, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or hands-on experience in mechanical design, RF product development, or precision manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with RF/microwave components, antenna structures, and their mechanical design considerations
• Experience supporting prototype builds, first article development, or new product introduction (NPI)
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
• Exposure to machining processes, tolerancing, and material selection for high-frequency applications
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality
• Familiarity with configuration management and engineering documentation processes
• Basic exposure to RF simulation tools or PCB layout environments