RF Production Technician

Communications and Power Industries, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Retirement savings plan with company 1

Job summary

Communications and Power Industries, Inc. in Plano, TX is seeking a hands-on Electronics Technician to perform tuning, testing, troubleshooting, and adjustments on microwave devices and systems, following schematics and engineering drawings.

You will operate test gear such as VNA, PNA, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, and DVM; participate in data reporting, and support engineering and manufacturing with analysis and improvements. U.S. citizen required.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented and collaborative work style.
• Ability to interpret schematics and drawings.
• Proficient with common test equipment used in electronics testing.
• Physical capability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Tuning, troubleshooting, adjusting, testing tubes and microwave products and systems.
• Operate related electronic and mechanical equipment for testing and troubleshooting.
• Follow predetermined test methods and modify setups as needed.
• Recommend changes to improve operation and quality.
• Conduct engineering/production tests and report data.
• Analyze rejected, returned, or in-process microwave tubes.
• Provide technical assistance as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Eye–hand coordination

Microscope use

Analytical thinking

Education

AA degree or technical training

Tools

VNA

PNA

Oscilloscope

DVM

Spectrum Analyzer

Job description

Description

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
• Team-oriented
• 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.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Aff…).

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