Radio Frequency Engineering Manager (MMIC)

Mini-Circuits; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Wellness Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mini-Circuits in Melville, NY designs and manufactures RF/MMIC products. The Engineering Manager collaborates with MMIC design, project management, quality, mechanical design and RF test teams to move products from development to production, owning test boards and production test fixtures, and guiding qualification for GaAs and GaN MMICs.

This role requires overseeing design, build and validation of TBs and TFs, meeting deadlines, and maintaining production documentation; a strong background in

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering required; MS preferred.
• 7-10 years of supervisory engineering leadership experience.
• Strong RF/Microwave test equipment knowledge (PNA-X, VNAs, meters).
• CAD tools (AutoCAD/SolidWorks) proficiency.
• Experience with ADS, MWO, HFSS/CST; 3D EM simulation experience.
• Strong statistical skills and excellent communication.
• LEAN/ISO manufacturing experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop TB needed to verify MMIC functionality in die and packaged forms.
• Create formal drawings of PCB with CAD team.
• Create base plate and mechanical drawings with Mechanical design.
• Coordinate BOM in stock; work with Purchasing to order components.
• Create assembly drawings for TB (base plate, PCB, SMT, RF/DC connectors).
• Collaborate with assembly team to build TB.
• Verify TB on RF test bench with MMIC design team; use network analyzers as needed.
• Translate TB into production TF; implement solutions with design/test teams.
• Build and test TF with cross-functional teams.
• Form gauge R&R studies to ensure repeatability.
• Create production test plans.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Strong communication

Team management

Statistical analysis

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ADS

MWO

HFSS

CST

PNA-X Network Analyzer

Vector Network Analyzers

Power Meters

Spectrum Analyzers

Noise Meters

Job description

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits’ products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea and aircraft, automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.

Mini-Circuits’ sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website

Position Summary:

The Engineering Manager (EM) works closely with MMIC design, project management, quality, mechanical design and RF test teams to transition the product from development phase to production phase. EM owns MMIC test board development, production test fixture development, production test plan creation, and analysis of production test data, and assists the quality team in moving the product through qualification. A good understanding of product lifecycle from product conception to development to production release is required especially related to GaAs and GaN MMICs.

This role is accountable for the design, build and validation of Test Boards (TB) and Test Fixtures (TF), the successful completion of the qualification and final production documentation of the product. This position must be able to meet deadlines and resolve performance issues along the way with established and appropriate autonomy.

Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000 per year

Job Function:

• Develop TB needed to verify functionality of the MMIC in both die and packaged form.
• Work with CAD team to create formal drawings of the PCB.
• Work with Mechanical design team to create formal drawings for the base plate and other mechanical components.
• Work with Project Management team to ensure BOM components are in stock; if not work with Purchasing to order as necessary.
• Create assembly drawings for assembling the TB including base plate, PCB, SMT components, RF and DC connectors etc.
• Work with assembly team to build the TB.
• Work with MMIC design team to verify functionality of the TB on the RF test bench; should be capable of using equipment like Network Analyzer to verify TB.
• Translate the TB into production TF; work closely with design and test teams to implement solutions.
• Work with Design, CAD, Mechanical, PM, Assembly and Test teams to build and test the TF.
• Formulate and perform gauge R&R studies of TF to ensure repeatability and reproducibility.
• Create production test plans.

The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.

Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering required; MS preferred
• 7-10 years of experience in a supervisory position with experience managing a multi-functional engineering development group and have demonstrated ability to manage a team of engineers to create & support the activities during the life cycle of products, from conception through production within stated time frames.
• Should have good understanding of RF and Microwave test equipment such as PNA-X, Vector Network Analyzers, Power Meters, Spectrum Analyzers, Noise Meters etc.
• Must be able to work with AutoCAD and/or Solidworks to verify drawings
• Should have experience with circuit level analysis tools such as ADS, MWO or equivalent.
• Should have experience with 3D EM simulation tools such as HFSS, CST or equivalent.
• Strong statistical skills are a must.
• Professional and positive approach, self-motivated, strong in building relationships, team player, dynamic, creative with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
• Past experience working for an ISO company that practices LEAN manufacturing a plus.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cultural Focus:

• Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work
• Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement
• Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company’s goals
• Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession – by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers
• Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail
• Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork
• Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect

Additional Requirements/Skills:

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct.
• Occasional travel, some overnight, as required.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including [paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k)] to eligible employees.
• Comprehensive Medica, Dental and Vision Plans
• 401k and Profit -Sharing Programs
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employer-Sponsored Wellness Plans
• Hospital & Accident Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Benefit Advocate & Employee Assistance Program.

Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management’s discretion.

Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.