RF Technician

Communications and Power Industries, Inc.; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CPI Power Electronics in State College, PA is seeking a hands-on Technician to build, test, troubleshoot and rework complex electro‑mechanical assemblies, ensuring they meet strict quality and performance standards.

The role requires an A.A. degree or equivalent technical training with 3–5 years’ related experience, strong electrical/mechanical aptitude, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. A U.S. citizenship is required. Training will occur in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• A.A. degree or technical training; 3–5 years experience
• Ability to use multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Tuning, troubleshooting, adjusting, testing tubes, microwave products, devices, and systems from schematics and drawings
• Operates related electronic and mechanical equipment to tune and test products
• Uses predefined methods and setups to test equipment and make necessary adjustments
• Recommends changes to improve operation or quality of equipment
• Conducts various tests and reports data in prescribed format
• Performs analysis of rejected or in‑process microwave tubes to support engineering/manufacturing
• Provides technical assistance as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Test equipment

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Team oriented

Communication skills

Electrical fundamentals

Education

A.A. degree or technical training

Job description

CPI Power Electronics - PA - State College
60 Decibel Rd
Suite 200
State College, PA 16801, USA

Description

SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

We are seeking a hands‑on Technician to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you’ll build, test, troubleshoot, and rework complex electro‑mechanical assemblies while helping ensure our products meet demanding quality and performance standards. We’re looking for someone with strong electrical and mechanical aptitude, a keen eye for detail, and pride in their workmanship. If you enjoy solving technical problems, working with advanced electronics, and collaborating in a fast‑paced, high‑tech manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact on the quality and delivery of CPI products.

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:

• Typically requires A.A. degree in appropriate technology or equivalent technical training, or the combination of training and related experience of 3-5 years.
• Ability to use multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot minor data deviations or physical defects
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Team‑oriented with Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of basic fundamentals in assigned area and ability to use common equipment and instruments.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• 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 Affictive Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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