RF/Microwave Technician

Advantech Wireless Technologies; Bellefonte (Centre County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantech Wireless is seeking an RF/Microwave Technician to tune, test, and troubleshoot RF circuits per engineering specifications. You will calibrate equipment, operate network and scalar analyzers, and analyze schematics to support RF system testing with datasheets.

The role requires independent work, strong communication, and strict documentation of findings. Day shifts, Monday–Friday, with potential overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of RF systems testing or a related field.
• Ability to understand and perform RF test measurements (gain, power, return loss, intermodulation distortion).

Responsibilities

• Tune, test, and troubleshoot RF circuits to meet engineering specs.
• Calibrate and operate test equipment including network analyzers and spectrum analyzers.
• Read and analyze circuit schematics for testing plans.
• Set up, calibrate, measure, and test RF systems using datasheets.
• Identify and address failures, and implement corrective actions.
• Adjust and troubleshoot PCBs and RF amplifiers.
• Record RF converter tests and maintain documentation with revision control.
• Maintain an ESD-free workspace and clean work areas.

Skills

RF test measurements

Attention to detail

Team player

Good communication

Independent worker

Self-motivated

Flexible under pressure

Education

Associate degree in Electronics or related field

Tools

Network analyzer

Scalar network analyzer

Spectrum analyzer

Power meter

Digital meter

Job description

Advantech Wireless is a global leader in wireless broadband communications, specializing in designing, manufacturing, and deploying networking solutions for broadband connectivity, broadcast solutions, and backhaul requirements. Our expertise lies in both satellite and terrestrial communications.

Summary of the role

The RF/Microwave Technician’s main function is to tune, tests and troubleshoots RF circuits to meet specifications provided by the engineering team.

Tasks of the role

• Ensure the calibration of all test equipment.
• Operate a range of equipment, including network analyzer, scalar network analyzer, swept generator, power meter, digital meter, and spectrum analyzer.
• Read and analyze circuit schematics.
• Perform set up, calibration, measurement, and testing of the RF systems using test datasheets.
• Identify and address failures and set up problems encountered during system testing, and formulate corrective action plans.
• Make necessary adjustments and troubleshoot PCBs.
• Tune RF amplifiers and converters with precision.
• Test and record RF converters.
• May be involved in the assembly of modules and completed units.
• Ensure quality through inspections of your own work and that of others, in accordance with standards.
• Ensure that working documentation is the appropriate revision level.
• Maintain an electrostatic discharge (ESD) free working environment.
• Clean and maintain work areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in RF systems testing or a related field.
• Ability to understand and perform various RF test measurements, such as gain, power, return loss, and intermodulation distortion.
• Strong electrical and mechanical assembly skills.
• Exceptional work ethic, a can-do attitude, and a team player.
• Good communication skills to report and document findings.
• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction or supervision, and effectively plan, organize, and execute own activities.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Flexible and adaptable by nature; able to work well under pressure and within changing environments.

Shift available

Day- Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts. Weekends or weekday overtime as needed.