Production RF Technician

Protingent; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

PTO

Education reimbursement

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Job summary

Protingent Staffing is seeking a Production RF Test Technician in Redmond, WA for a contract role. Responsibilities include mounting antennas, running RF tests, and troubleshooting to minimize test interruptions.

You will analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams. Candidates should have RF test equipment experience and familiarity with Windows/Linux scripting or GUI programs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electronics or related field preferred.
• Two+ years running and troubleshooting RF test equipment.
• Experience with RF terminology (gain, dB, etc.).
• Experience using Excel, Word, Office, PowerPoint, Project, Visio.

Responsibilities

• Mount antennas and RF hardware for testing in RF chambers.
• Run production RF tests and monitor for failures; troubleshoot to minimize interruptions.
• Analyze and interpret test data.
• Communicate test results to shifts and cross-functional teams; support troubleshooting.

Skills

Data analysis

Test results communication

Troubleshooting

RF testing

Scripting/GUI usage

Education

Associate degree in electronics

Tools

Network analyzers

Orbit RF

NSI-MI Compact Ranges

JIRA

Windows/Linux GUI

Job description

Position Title:Production RF Test Technician Position Description:Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity for a Production RF Test Technician with our client located in Redmond, Washington.

Job Responsibilities

• Mount antennas and other RF hardware for testing in RF chambers
• Run Production RF tests and monitor for product failure or chamber failure and troubleshoot any failures to minimize test interruptions
• Ability to analyze and interpret Data
• Communicate test results for each shift and cross-functional team members and support the troubleshooting efforts
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to load/connect Antenna, RF/Power/Ethernet cables, and configure test parameters through GUI/Scripts in Windows or Linux
• Ability to operate RF test equipment such as network analyzers
• Ability to troubleshoot issues/failures in the product or test sw
• Follow 5s methodology and ISO 9001 standards.

Job Qualifications

• Associate degree in electronics or related field highly desired.
• Additional relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate degree.
• Technical knowledge of RF communication products; familiarity with terms such as “gain,” “dB,” etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot machinery and fixtures (cables, connectors, etc.) used in test chambers.
• Ability to communicate information using standard Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, Office, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.
• Ability to execute scripts or GUI programs in Windows and Linux OS.
• Ability to use issue tracking tools, e.g., JIRA.
• Minimum of two years of experience running and troubleshooting electronic test equipment, particularly RF.
• Minimum two years’ experience operating test chambers for electronic products.
• Additional experience with test engineering and RF products such as antennas or amplifiers is highly desirable.
• Experience With Orbit RF or NSI-MI Compact Ranges/Near Field Scanners is a plus.

Job Details

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate Range: $32/hr-$36/hr.
• Location: Redmond, WA./Woodinville, WA.
• ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

Benefits Package

• Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent

Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.