Test Engineer 1 (Career Fair Only)

Marki Microwave; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Paid Time Off (4 weeks)

Long Term Disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) ER matching

Employee Dependent Scholarship Plan

College Loan Subsidy Program

Job summary

Marki Microwave in Morgan Hill, CA seeks a Test Engineer I to join a skilled team developing RF products. You will create test stations, software, and solutions for Design, NPI, and Manufacturing, improving bench testing and aiding automated IC handling.

The role suits someone who wants to blend software with hardware testing, helping shape future testing methods for a fast-growing RF components company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science or equivalent.
• Experience in Product Development, Test Development, New Product Introduction or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Hands on experience with RF and Electronic Test Equipment to characterize high frequency devices and modules.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Manufacturing to create test solutions for NPI and Manufacturing.
• Develop software that controls equipment, collects data, and guides engineers to characterize components.
• Research and propose new test solutions and equipment for RF component characterization.
• Understand RF/Microwave testing theory and run tests including S-parameters, Noise Figure/Temperature, and Transient Response Time.
• Assist in data collection for datasheet parameters and customer-requested measurements from DC to >170 GHz.
• Troubleshoot test systems and calibrations, solving characterization problems with systematic approaches.
• Document and release developed test stations and solutions.
• Manage priorities and communicate progress with management; uphold ethics.

Skills

RF testing

Data collection

Software-hardware integration

Test automation basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

SCPI

Python

C

Matlab

Job description

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Full Time Professional Corporate - Morgan Hill Morgan Hill, CA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1340

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

JOB SUMMARY

As a Test Engineer I at Marki Microwave you will be part of a highly skilled team developing the next generation of Marki best-in-class RF products. You will be responsible for developing test stations, software, and solutions for the Design, NPI, and Manufacturing teams. The position also helps improve manual RF testing on the bench and assists in the operation and setup of the automated IC handler.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to use their software skills to interact with hardware and test equipment. This unique opportunity allows the candidate to help form the future testing methods of a fast-growing RF components company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Product Engineers, Design Engineers, and Manufacturing to create test solutions used in New Product Introduction and Manufacturing.


• Develop software that controls equipment, collects data, and guides Engineers and Operators to characterize components.


• Research and propose new test solutions and equipment to characterize RF components.


• Understand the theory behind RF/Microwave testing and know how to run component level tests including but not limited to S-parameters, Noise Figure/Temperature, Conversion Loss, Power Compression, Harmonic Generation, Intermodulation Distortion, Spur Generation, and Transient Response Time.


• Assist in collection of data for all datasheet parameters as well as specific customer requested measurements covering DC to >170 GHz.


• Troubleshoot test and measurement issues including equipment setup, calibration and test conditions to confirm that testing is performed accurately. Creatively solve characterization problems with systematic solutions.


• Document and release developed test stations and solutions.


• Manage priorities and communicate regularly with manager on progress and challenges. Promote an ethics-based business culture in the organization.


• Develop and manage databases and Analysis/Utility tools.


• Use software to control manufacturing equipment and automate manufacturing processes.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Experience in Product Development, Test Development, New Product Introduction (prototype to volume ramp-up) or Manufacturing Engineering


• Hands on experience working with RF and Electronic Test Equipment (Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Power Meter, Power Supplies, Oscilloscope, Multimeter, etc.) to characterize high frequency devices and modules desired.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Experience using software to control hardware.


• Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.


• Able to organize and manage multiple, simultaneous projects and priorities; generate and analyze data quickly and efficiently to meet time-to-market needs.


• Experience in software programming such as C, Python, Matlab, and other common measurement automation and analysis tools.


• Commitment to work with a hands-on approach in a team atmosphere.


• Experience with controlling automated RF & Microwave test equipment using SCPI protocol.


• Knowledge of statistical analysis (SPC, GR&R, Cp/Cpk, correlation analysis)

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Business Acumen: Awareness and knowledge of and insight into the organization’s vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics; ability to apply this understanding appropriately to diverse situations. Knowledge, insight, and understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company’s business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.


• Change: Knowledge of and ability to align the organization’s people and culture with changes in business strategy, organizational structure, technology and business processes.


• Communication:Successful communication involves five components. Verbal communication refers to your ability to speak clearly and concisely. Nonverbal communication includes the capacity to project positive body language and facial expressions. Written communication refers to your skillfulness in composing text messages, reports, and other types of documents. Visual communication involves your ability to relay information using pictures and other visual aids. Active listening should also be considered a key communication soft skill because it helps you listen to and actually hear what others say. You need to be able to listen to understand how to best communicate with someone.


• Strategic Thinking: Understands business issues and opportunities and translates or aligns them to a vision, strategy and plans to chart a course of action.


• Teamwork:Collaborate with others to achieve common goals. Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers. Exercise the ability to compromise and be adaptable.


• Problem-Solving / Critical Thinking: Ability to balance the needs of different people in a solution to a problem. Able to meet the needs of different constituents in the solution of a problem. Able to solve problems with multiple criteria that need to be met. Identifies and assesses all potential responses to a problem.


• Integrity / Work Ethic:Deal with Conflict Properly. Report Unethical Behavior. Be upfront about your short comings. Be willing to do hard work. Take accountability for your actions. Be a team player. Respect others. Don’t abuse your power. Keep morale up.


• Interpersonal Skills: Interpersonal competencies help you interact, communicate, and collaborate with others effectively. Typical examples of interpersonal skills include empathy, active listening, and emotional intelligence

ABOUT MARKI MICROWAVE

Shattering Performance Barriers Since 1991.

At Marki Microwave our goal is to invent technologies to empower the RF and microwave industry to design faster, simplify production, eliminate complexity, and shatter performance barriers.

Marki Microwave is a privately-owned company based in Morgan Hill, California, 30 minutes from downtown San Jose in Southern Silicon Valley. We offer a full benefits package, including:

• Holiday pay


• Paid Time Off (4 weeks)


• Long Term Disability


• Life and AD&D Insurance


• 401(k) ER matching


• Employee Dependent Scholarship Plan


• College Loan Subsidy Program

Marki Microwave is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military or veteran status, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected classification.