RF Test Technician: Microscope & Lab Testing

Spectrum Control; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Competitive wages

Job summary

Spectrum Control in the United States is seeking a qualified technician to perform functional testing and troubleshooting of RF devices. You will inspect units with microscopes, interpret schematics and test manuals, and prepare data reports under customer specifications.

The role requires 3–5 years of RF testing experience, an electronics degree or military electronics background, and proficiency with oscilloscopes, signal generators, and spectrum/network analyzers.

Qualifications

• Education: associate degree or bachelor’s Degree in electronics or related field or Military Electronics Experience
• 3-5 years of experience in the Functional Testing and troubleshooting of RF devices OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working with microelectronic products under a microscope
• Experience with RF circuitry (amplifiers, mixers, integrated microwave assemblies) down to the component level
• Skilled using O-scopes, Signal Generators, Network Analyzers and Spectrum Analyzers
• Experience performing visual inspections
• Able to do basic math in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Communicate effectively via teams/ email, strong interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Inspect, measure and test products using electronic measuring equipment and microscope.
• Interpret test schedule, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine testing procedure and equipment to be used.
• Performs Final acceptance testing in accordance with customer specifications.
• Connect and tune units using test equipment including signal generator, frequency meter, network analyzer, or spectrum analyzer.
• Read displays that indicate electronic characteristics such as: voltage, frequency, time delay, distortion, inductance, and capacitance.
• Compare results with specifications, and record test data or plot test results on graph.
• Analyze test results using engineering specifications.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment, performance, and quality.
• Train/mentor technicians.
• Confer with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing procedures and results to resolve problems.
• Prep test equipment and set‑up to evaluate performance and operation of nonstandard or customer‑returned units.
• Prepare technical reports, summarize findings, and recommend solutions to technical problems.
• Test and troubleshoot with minimal supervision the functional performance of preamps, switch filter assemblies, microwave filters of all circuit typologies, subassemblies and parts under specified environmental conditions.
• Promote and support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities in Manufacturing.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

RF testing & troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Communication

Mathematical calculations

Team coordination

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in electronics or related field or Military Electronics Experience

Tools

Oscilloscope

Signal Generators

Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Job description

Spectrum Control in the United States is seeking a qualified technician to perform functional testing and troubleshooting of RF devices. You will inspect units with microscopes, interpret schematics and test manuals, and prepare data reports under customer specifications.

The role requires 3–5 years of RF testing experience, an electronics degree or military electronics background, and proficiency with oscilloscopes, signal generators, and spectrum/network analyzers.