RF Engineering Technician

Comet Plasma Control Technologies; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 71,635 - 78,523; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Profit sharing

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision care

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Generous paid-time-off package

Job summary

A leading technology company in San Jose is seeking an RF Engineering Technician to support testing for custom RF products. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, along with over 5 years of experience with RF devices and test equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting hardware/software issues, compiling testing results, and documenting procedures. The role offers a target salary range of $52.00 to $57.00 per hour, with flexible working options and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with RF devices and test equipment.
• Knowledge of setting up and calibrating various test equipment.
• Understanding safety requirements for high-power RF equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform critical testing of custom auto-match products.
• Identify and troubleshoot hardware/software issues during testing.
• Document and maintain test procedures and protocols.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

RF device experience

Test equipment configuration

Education

BS Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience

Tools

VNA

Impedance analyzer

Power meter

Spectrum analyzer

AWG

RFG

Oscilloscope

Job description

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and team-oriented individual for our division Plasma Control Technologies at the San Jose site as a RF Engineering Technician.

For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication. In the Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) division, we manufacture specialized components that are required for the precise control of plasma processes and are used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones or tablets.

What Will You Do

• Work directly with RF engineers and system design managers to perform critical testing of custom auto-match products.
• Identify and troubleshoot product hardware/software issues found during testing and report the findings to the engineering team.
• Compile and communicate testing results and conclusions to the project manager and the engineering team.
• Document and maintain test procedures and test protocols and be a liaison with the production team.
• Build system and sub-system assemblies for internal and customer use.
• Train production and application engineers on testing new products following the R&D test procedures.

What You Bring

• BS Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience, with approximately 5+ years of experience in working with RF devices and test equipment.
• Knowledge of setting up, configuring and calibrating test equipment, namely VNA, impedance analyzer, power meter, spectrum analyzer, AWG, RFG, scope, etc.
• Understanding of safety requirements when operating high-power RF equipment.
• Good problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues with the system under test.
• Must be able to work effectively in a highly interactive team environment and multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

The target salary range for this job is approximately $52.00 to $57.00 / hour.

Job summaries account for a range of qualifications, skills, and experience that can be considered. We are committed to making fair and equitable job offers based on a number of factors including but not limited to the job scope, market conditions, and candidate skill level and depth of experience.

Why join us? Break new ground with us

• Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges
• Benefit from flexible working options
• Take part in Comet’s success through profit sharing
• Work with international colleagues and grow as a team
• Enjoy our diverse educational and career opportunities
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision care, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) plan, and a generous paid-time-off package