RF Production Technician

Communications & Power Industries (CPI); Plano (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan with company 1

Career development

Job summary

Communications & Power Industries (CPI) in Plano, TX seeks a technically skilled professional to perform tuning, testing and troubleshooting of microwave tubes and related products. You will work from schematics and drawings, operate test equipment, and implement modifications to improve performance and reliability.

Candidates should have an AA degree or equivalent technical training, strong computer skills, and the ability to work well in a team while maintaining high quality and safety

Qualifications

• Typically requires an AA degree or equivalent technical training.
• Ability to use test equipment and instruments relevant to microwave tubes.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills with good manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Performs electronic and technical assignments such as tuning, troubleshooting, adjusting, and testing tubes, microwave products, devices, and systems.
• Operates related electronic and mechanical equipment to tune, test and troubleshoot products.
• Uses schematics and drawings to guide testing and makes necessary modifications.
• Recommends changes to improve operation or quality and documents test data as required.
• Provides technical assistance as needed and supports engineering/manufacturing during various tests.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Manual dexterity

Microscope operation

Eye-hand coordination

Proficient computer skills

Education

AA degree or equivalent technical training

Tools

VNA

PNA

Oscilloscope

DVM

Spectrum analyzer

Job description

• Performs various electronic and technical assignments such as tuning, troubleshooting, adjusting, testing tubes, microwave products, devices, and systems; works from schematics, engineering drawings, written and verbal instructions.
• Operates related electronic and mechanical equipment necessary to tune, test and troubleshoot specific product or equipment.
• Uses pre-determined methods, sequences, and set-ups to visually test specific equipment or product making necessary modifications and adjustments as necessary.
• Recommends changes or modifications to improve general operation or the quality of equipment or product making necessary modifications and adjustments as needed.
• Conducts a variety of engineering or productions tests and reports data in prescribed format.
• Performs moderate analysis of rejected, returned, and in-process microwave tubes in support of engineering and manufacturing as required.
• Provides technical assistance as necessary.
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned.

You Will Be Accountable For

• Performs various electronic and technical assignments such as tuning, troubleshooting, adjusting, testing tubes, microwave products, devices, and systems; works from schematics, engineering drawings, written and verbal instructions.
• Operates related electronic and mechanical equipment necessary to tune, test and troubleshoot specific product or equipment.
• Uses pre-determined methods, sequences, and set-ups to visually test specific equipment or product making necessary modifications and adjustments as necessary.
• Recommends changes or modifications to improve general operation or the quality of equipment or product making necessary modifications and adjustments as needed.
• Conducts a variety of engineering or productions tests and reports data in prescribed format.
• Performs moderate analysis of rejected, returned, and in-process microwave tubes in support of engineering and manufacturing as required.
• Provides technical assistance as necessary.
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned.

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE

• Ability to use VNA, PNA, Oscilloscope, DVM, spectrum analyzer, and other test equipment
• Proficient computer skills
• Team-oriented
• Strong communication skills
• Good manual dexterity
• Ability to use microscope daily
• Ability to work on a team
• Good eye/hand coord
• Typically requires A.A. degree in appropriate technology or equivalent technical training, or the combination of training and related experience of 3-5 years.
• Knowledge of basic fundamentals in assigned area and ability to use common equipment and instruments.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Able to use microscope for extended periods of time
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

What We Offer

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow. We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

Who We Are

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

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