RF/Microwave Technician: Precision Tuning & Testing

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 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.