Senior RF Engineering Technician

Spectrum Control, Inc.; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Control, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated RF technician to perform production-level testing and support new production introduction (NPI).

The role includes breadboarding prototypes, calibrating test stands, training technicians, and working with engineers to optimize test fixtures and datasheets for ease of use. The position emphasizes RF circuitry, hand soldering down to 0402, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing/engineering setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent; 7 years in electronics manufacturing preferred.
• Combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Train production technicians on products and assist engineers with NPI.
• Assist in setup and calibration of RF test stands and optimize fixtures.
• Build switch boxes and characterize prototypes; support debug of RF modules.
• Support failure analysis, repair of non-conforming products, and root-cause investigations.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

RF testing

Microwave circuits

Soldering

Cross-functional teamwork

Lean manufacturing

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Power meters

DVMs

Microscope

Job description

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend . We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!

JOB SUMMARY: A highly motivated, skilled RF technician who can not only execute production level testing but also support new production introduction (NPI). NPI includes breadboarding prototypes for engineers, transitioning complex RF modules to full rate production and assisting in setup and calibration of test stands. In addition, this role will train production technicians on products and work with engineers to optimize test stands and datasheets for technician ease. Other responsibilities include building switch boxes, characterizing prototypes and supporting debug of RF modules.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Experience with RF circuitry (amplifiers, mixers, integrated microwave assemblies) down to the component level.
• Experienced in use of various test instruments, with emphasis on RF testing including use of network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, power supplies, DVMs.
• Assist engineers in product design, development, and production.
• Experience working under a microscope.
• Experience hand tuning RF modules for return loss and gain flatness.
• Verify, calibrate, and de-bug RF test setups.
• Assist with test fixture development and documentation.
• Assist in failure analysis, troubleshooting, rework/repair of non-conforming products.
• Promote and support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities in Manufacturing.
• Significant level of self-motivation and desire to learn new skills

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (optional if over 4 years of RF technician experience) or equivalent, AND
• 7 years' experience in an electronics manufacturing environment/ Equivalent military experience.
• ORCombination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Computer skills as well as Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within electronic assembly field
• Perform hand soldering down to 0402 size components, ability to obtain IPC Certification in time
• Ability to read schematics and make redlines per engineering guidance
• Ability to prioritize several tasks and work with a cross functional team
• Highly skilled with use of common hand tools and internal specialized tooling and fixtures. Hand soldering experience is a bonus.
• Able to translate use of tooling to design concepts and developing fixture design.
• Well versed in utilizing all document forms: assembly, ATPs, BOMs, schematics.
• Understand product specifications and applications.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed primarily in an electronics manufacturing and engineering laboratory environment.

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)