RF Test & Automation Technician

Zetron, Inc; Carlisle (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

9 Federal holidays

Health plan

401(k) with match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Codan Limited's Wave Central unit in Carlisle, PA, is seeking an Engineering Technician / Manufacturing Test Technician. You will join a fast-paced team to test, validate, and prepare products for manufacturing, bridging engineering development and production.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware and software work, developing Python scripts, using test equipment, and collaborating with engineering and manufacturing to improve reliability and throughput.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent hands-on technical experience.
• Experience using electronic test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power supplies.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of Python scripting or test automation tools.
• Strong computer skills, including experience working within Linux environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience or exposure to RF, embedded systems, manufacturing test processes, or hardware/software integration is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Performing functional testing, validation, and troubleshooting of electronic systems and assemblies.
• Executing manufacturing test procedures to ensure product quality, consistency, and reliability.
• Setting up and operating electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, voltmeters, and power supplies.
• Reading and interpreting electronic schematics and technical documentation to support debugging and validation activities.
• Developing, maintaining, and executing Python-based test scripts and automation tools.
• Supporting Engineering teams with product bring-up, verification, and root cause analysis activities.
• Documenting test procedures, results, and issues clearly while contributing to continuous improvement of test processes and manufacturing readiness.

Skills

Electronic testing

Python scripting

Linux

Troubleshooting

RF knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Power supplies

Job description

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Location: United States, Carlisle, PA, US

Company: Codan Limited

About Us

Wave Central, now a Domo Broadcast Systems (DBS) company, creates professional, high-quality RF wireless video solutions for broadcasting, sports, entertainment, cinema, and other commercial applications.

Our customers rely on our broadcast solutions and technologies for world-class events including the NFL, World Rally, Formula E, Americas Cup and Eurovision. We are committed to providing superior quality goods, services and support to capture the moments that matter.

Our wireless transmission systems support our point-point ultra-low latency COFDM waveform and mesh TDMA protocol. All our products are engineered, hand-built, tested, and serviced in our Carlisle, Pennsylvania office.

We aim to provide the highest picture quality with the lowest latency possible. We strive to ensure our client’s complete satisfaction with every system we deliver. It’s the Wave guarantee.

What will you be doing?

Reporting to the Engineering leadership team, the Engineering Technician / Manufacturing Test Technician will play a key role in supporting product development, testing, and manufacturing operations at Wave Central, a leader in integrated wireless video and broadcast solutions. This role is responsible for ensuring products are properly tested, validated, and prepared for deployment while supporting the transition from engineering development into manufacturing.

This is a highly hands-on role where the successful candidate will work closely with both Engineering and Manufacturing teams to troubleshoot issues, execute testing procedures, and improve product reliability. The position involves working with a variety of electronic systems, test equipment, and software tools to support validation, debugging, and manufacturing test activities.

The role offers strong technical exposure across hardware and software environments, making it well suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving, hands-on testing, and supporting the delivery of high-quality products in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Performing functional testing, validation, and troubleshooting of electronic systems and assemblies.
• Executing manufacturing test procedures to ensure product quality, consistency, and reliability.
• Setting up and operating electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, voltmeters, and power supplies.
• Reading and interpreting electronic schematics and technical documentation to support debugging and validation activities.
• Developing, maintaining, and executing Python-based test scripts and automation tools.
• Supporting Engineering teams with product bring-up, verification, and root cause analysis activities.
• Documenting test procedures, results, and issues clearly while contributing to continuous improvement of test processes and manufacturing readiness.

About You:

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on and detail-oriented technical professional with a strong interest in electronics, testing, and manufacturing support. Comfortable working across both hardware and software environments, they will enjoy troubleshooting problems, improving processes, and working collaboratively with engineering and production teams.

The successful candidate will bring strong problem-solving skills, technical curiosity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A proactive and team-oriented mindset, along with a willingness to learn and adapt, will be key to success in this role.

To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have:

• An Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent hands-on technical experience.
• Experience using electronic test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power supplies.
• The ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of Python scripting or test automation tools.
• Strong computer skills, including experience working within Linux environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience or exposure to RF, embedded systems, manufacturing test processes, or hardware/software integration is considered beneficial.

Benefits and Culture

Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged. We are looking for someone with genuine passion and a can-do attitude for what they do.

Our staff receive 15 days accrued paid time off per year, 9 Federal holidays, an opportunity to join our sponsored health and welfare plan, a generous 401k plan with matching employer contribution, an Employee Assistance Program, and more.

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