RF Engineering Technician

Actalent; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an RF Electronics Repair Technician to join our Farmingdale, NY team. You will troubleshoot, repair, test, calibrate, and verify RF and electronic equipment, collaborating with Production, Engineering, Test, and Field Service to support advanced products.

The role requires hands-on experience with test equipment, component-level repairs, and strong troubleshooting skills. A structured environment provides training and opportunities to contribute across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment.
• Experience performing component-level or board-level diagnostics and repairs.
• Proficiency using electronic test equipment, including: Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Other diagnostic test instruments.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to read schematics, test procedures, and technical documentation.
• Comfortable using hand tools for electronic and mechanical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot RF and electronic equipment to identify root causes of operational failures.
• Perform component-level repairs on printed circuit boards, amplifiers, multiplexing systems, and related electronic assemblies.
• Utilize oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other electronic test equipment to diagnose and validate repairs.
• Align, calibrate, and adjust equipment according to engineering specifications.
• Conduct functional and performance testing to ensure products meet documented standards.
• Review engineering change notices and incorporate updates into repair procedures.
• Maintain accurate repair, calibration, and test records within company databases.
• Support investigations and technical problem-solving efforts across Production, Engineering, Test, and Field Service departments.
• Perform mechanical adjustments and replacement of defective components as required.

Skills

1-3 years experience

Troubleshooting

Repairing electronic equipment

Reading schematics

Using test equipment

Hand tools

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Diagnostic instruments

Job description

Location: Farmingdale, NY

Job Type: Direct Placement (Permanent)

Compensation: $60,000 - $80,000 annually

About The Opportunity

We are seeking an RF Electronics Repair Technician to join a growing product support team in Farmingdale, NY. This position is ideal for someone with hands‑on experience troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment who enjoys working with test equipment, diagnosing failures, and performing component‑level repairs. In this role, you will troubleshoot, repair, test, calibrate, and verify RF and electronic equipment to ensure it meets performance specifications. You will work closely with Production, Engineering, Test, and Field Service teams while supporting a variety of advanced electronic products.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot RF and electronic equipment to identify root causes of operational failures.
• Perform component‑level repairs on printed circuit boards, amplifiers, multiplexing systems, and related electronic assemblies.
• Utilize oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other electronic test equipment to diagnose and validate repairs.
• Align, calibrate, and adjust equipment according to engineering specifications.
• Conduct functional and performance testing to ensure products meet documented standards.
• Review engineering change notices and incorporate updates into repair procedures.
• Maintain accurate repair, calibration, and test records within company databases.
• Support investigations and technical problem‑solving efforts across Production, Engineering, Test, and Field Service departments.
• Perform mechanical adjustments and replacement of defective components as required.

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment.
• Experience performing component‑level or board‑level diagnostics and repairs.
• Proficiency using electronic test equipment, including:
• Oscilloscopes
• Multimeters
• Other diagnostic test instruments
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to read schematics, test procedures, and technical documentation.
• Comfortable using hand tools for electronic and mechanical repairs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with RF and microwave (MW) systems.
• Repairing amplifiers, multiplexing systems, and printed circuit boards.
• Familiarity with manufacturing or electronics production environments.
• Knowledge of calibration and alignment processes for electronic equipment.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and product support environment.
• Individual workbench setup with access to specialized testing areas and chambers.
• Hands‑on laboratory and production floor setting.
• Collaborative team environment with support from experienced leads and supervisors.
• Structured training provided to help employees become independent contributors quickly.

Schedule & Benefits

• 9/80 Work Schedule
  • Nine‑hour workdays with every other Friday off.
• Bi‑weekly pay.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k).
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.

Additional Information

• This position reports to the Product Support team and Supervisor.
• Candidates should be capable of becoming independent contributors within approximately 30 days.
• ITAR regulations and project requirements.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.