RF Product Engineer — NPI & Production

Mini--circuit; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mini-Circuits in New York is seeking a Product Engineer I to support design engineering through component characterization, model optimization, and EVB testing. This role bridges R&D and production on new product introduction projects and will help create production-ready documentation while driving cost reductions and quality improvements.

The position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, data analysis, and adherence to phase-gated processes in a global RF/microwave environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with microwave theory coursework plus two years of relevant lab work in testing and/or tuning of RF components.
• MS in Electrical Engineering with a focus on microwave circuit design plus one-year relevant lab work experience (preferred).
• Demonstrated project management capabilities (successful project management from inception to completion).
• Prior experience with SmartSheet is a plus.
• Real-world strong lab analysis and debug capabilities are required.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with basic statistical concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multi-functional and cross-functional teams to create & support the activities during the life cycle of products, from conception through production within stated time frames.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with component-level design practices, requirements, and budgeting is a plus.
• Familiarity with product development and New Product Introduction (NPI) processes is preferred.
• Prior experience modeling and simulating in Ansys HFSS is required.
• Knowledge of MATLAB and Python is required.
• Knowledge of JMP Statistical software is preferred.
• Knowledge of CAD software such as SolidWorks, and DraftSight is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects to introduce new products and technologies.
• Monitor the catalog release status on pipeline and roadmap components and ensure the attainment percentage level targeted for the deployment to the market of the same.
• Provide engineering support for: Components characterization and qualification, assisted by QA, Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering test; Characterization and qualification of test fixtures, EVBs, and test setups, assisted by Manufacturing engineering; Performance optimization of Test Fixtures and EVBs; Correlation of Test Fixture to EVB performance; Creation of test plans and block diagrams, assisted by Engineering Test; First articles performance analysis.
• Assist in the efficient and cost-effective transition of design prototypes from engineering to production by: Debugging electrical test failures in the production environment and involving multi-disciplinary teams in the process, as required; Assisting in setting production-level specs and providing guidance on the overall production test strategy.
• Facilitating the release of production-level documentation.
• Support the Product Change Notice group in coordinating product development activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with the Phase Gated Process, Engineering Change Order, and Catalog release processes.
• Analyze and recommend improvements to production processes and methods to facilitate cost reduction and quality improvement.
• Communicate new manufacturing and logistics process requirements to key stakeholders and report on the status of the developments of the same.
• Develop and implement efficient material handling, flow strategies, and good manufacturing practices at all times.
• Prepare status reports on all owned, open projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Data analysis

Education

BS Electrical Engineering (microwave)

MS Electrical Engineering (microwave)

Tools

Ansys HFSS

MATLAB

Python

SolidWorks

DraftSight

JMP

Job description

Mini-Circuits in New York is seeking a Product Engineer I to support design engineering through component characterization, model optimization, and EVB testing. This role bridges R&D and production on new product introduction projects and will help create production-ready documentation while driving cost reductions and quality improvements.

The position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, data analysis, and adherence to phase-gated processes in a global RF/microwave environment.