Production Test Technician III

Tampa Microwave, Inc.; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly incentive bonus

401(k) company match 5%

PTO & 10 holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Medical/dental/vision

4/10 schedule

Onsite work

Job summary

Tampa Microwave, Inc. in Clearwater, FL seeks a Production Test Technician III to support the production team’s RF test and integration activities. The role emphasizes testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and alignment of RF, analog and digital circuits to meet weekly and monthly shipment goals.

You will mentor junior technicians, participate in training, and ensure processes comply with released documentation while leveraging lean methods to reduce costs. Onsite work required.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain US Secret Level Security Clearance upon hire.
• AS degree or military equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in the integration and test of complex digital/microwave hardware.
• Ability to lift test equipment and hardware up to 35 lbs.
• Some domestic travel may be required.
• In depth knowledge of X, Ku, and Ka band transceivers.
• Experience in manual /tab tuning of RF circuits.
• Ability to use DMMs, signal generators, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, as well as other RF test equipment.
• Familiarity and ability to use Microsoft Office tool set.
• Ability to work overtime as business needs require.
• Fluent in the English language- written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Provide test and problem-solving skills required to ensure the production team meets its monthly and weekly shipment goals.
• Participate in production status meetings to address variances in forecasted shipments or changes to the production teams’ goals.
• Make recommendation to the Test Manager when there are issues regarding test and measurement activities that may affect the team’s target goals.
• Periodically brief the production/test manager and manufacturing engineer on any issues in relation to training, tools, test equipment and documentation.
• Provide recommendations for corrective action.
• Participate in the onboarding and training of temporary and permanent technician personnel.
• Ensure integration and test processes conform to released documentation.
• Provide input to Test Manager on production metrics that identify integration and test inefficiencies.
• Utilize data and lean manufacturing principles to increase integration and test throughput and reduce costs.
• Complete scheduled in-house maintenance checks, calibration and adjustments to equipment when required.
• Expectations are in depth knowledge in use and calibration of RF test equipment to perform test, troubleshooting and tuning of RF, Analog and digital circuits.
• Use experience in RF test and alignment techniques to test and align RF products for weekly and monthly shipments.
• Assist, mentor and train other technicians when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be subjected to work outside at times.

Skills

RF test & alignment

Troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

Mentor/train technicians

English fluency

Education

AS degree or military equivalent

Tools

DMMs

Signal generators

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Tampa Microwave is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Manpack & Fly Away satellite terminals designed and built for the expeditionary user community to guarantee communications connectivity in the most austere environments. Tampa Microwave primarily serves Federal and Department of Defense markets.

We are seeking to fill a Production Test Technician III position located in our Clearwater, FL location. This position reports to the Manufacturing Test Manager

• Yearly Incentive Bonus Program
• Generous 401(k) program - up to 5% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• PTO and 10 paid holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid parental leave policy
• Medical/dental/vision insurance for self & eligible family members
• 4 /10 Schedule
• Onsite

Responsibilities:

• Provide test and problem-solving skills required to ensure the production team meets its monthly and weekly shipment goals. Participate in production status meetings to address variances in forecasted shipments or changes to the production teams’ goals. Make recommendation to the Test Manager when there are issues regarding test and measurement activities that may affect the team’s target goals.
• Periodically brief the production/test manager and manufacturing engineer on any issues in relation to training, tools, test equipment and documentation, that are affecting sales order completion and compliance. Provide recommendations for corrective action.
• Participate in the onboarding and training of temporary and permanent technician personnel, when directed by the Test Manager/Production Supervisor.
• Ensure integration and test processes conform to released documentation. Provide input to Test Manager on production metrics that identify integration and test inefficiencies.
• Utilize this data and lean manufacturing principles to work with the Test/Production Manager, Manufacturing Engineers and Quality Assurance Manager to increase integration and test throughput and reduce costs.
• Complete scheduled in-house maintenance checks, calibration and adjustments to equipment when required.
• Expectations are in depth knowledge in use and calibration of a vast array of RF test equipment (i.e. VNA, spectrum analyzers, power meters, function generators) perform test, troubleshooting and tuning duties of RF, Analog and digital circuits.
• Use superior experience in RF test and alignment techniques, to test and align RF products, and make ready for weekly and monthly shipments.
• Assist, mentor and train other technicians when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be subjected to work outside at times.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to obtain and maintain US Secret Level Security Clearance upon hire as required
• AS degree or military equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in the integration and test of complex digital/ microwave hardware.
• Ability to lift test equipment and hardware up to 35 lbs.
• Some domestic travel may be required.
• In depth knowledge of X, Ku, and Ka band transceivers
• Experience in manual /tab tuning of RF circuits.
• Ability to use DMMs, signal generators, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, as well as other RF test equipment.
• Familiarity and ability to use Microsoft Office tool set
• Ability to work overtime as business needs require.
• Fluent in the English language- written and oral
• Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.

Tampa Microwave is committed to non-discrimination as applicable under federal and state laws. We are an E-Verify Employer.