RF Technician: Precision Testing & Troubleshooting

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 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.