Test Technician

Jobtailor; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Electronics RF Test Engineer to inspect, test, and troubleshoot high-frequency assemblies using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers. You will read schematics and wiring diagrams, perform final acceptance testing, document results, and collaborate with engineers to improve methods and quality in a Lean manufacturing environment.

The role requires an Associate or Bachelor's in electronics and 3–5 years of RF testing experience, including microscopy;

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in electronics or military electronics experience.
• 3–5 years of RF testing/troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with microelectronic products under a microscope.
• Experience with RF circuitry (amplifiers, mixers, microwave assemblies).
• Skilled with oscilloscopes, signal generators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers.
• Ability to perform basic math and communicate effectively via Teams/email.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, measure, and test products using electronic measuring equipment and a microscope.
• Interpret test schedules, manuals, and schematics to determine testing procedures.
• Perform final acceptance testing per customer specifications; record/test data.
• Analyze test results and recommend production improvements.
• Train and mentor technicians; collaborate with engineers to resolve issues.

Skills

RF testing

Electronic measuring equipment

Interpersonal communication

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics

Military Electronics Experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Soldering (J-STD)

Job description

• Inspect, measure, and test products using electronic measuring equipment and a microscope
• Interpret test schedules, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine testing procedures and equipment
• Perform final acceptance testing according to customer specifications
• Connect and tune units using signal generators, frequency meters, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
• Read electronic characteristic displays, including voltage, frequency, time delay, distortion, inductance, and capacitance
• Compare results with specifications and record or plot test data
• Analyze test results using engineering specifications
• Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment, performance, and quality
• Train and mentor technicians
• Confer with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others about testing procedures and results to resolve problems
• Prepare test equipment and set up evaluations for nonstandard or customer-returned units
• Prepare technical reports, summarize findings, and recommend solutions to technical problems
• Test and troubleshoot RF devices, preamps, switch filter assemblies, microwave filters, subassemblies, and parts under specified environmental conditions with minimal supervision
• Promote and support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities in Manufacturing
• Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor

Requirements

• Associate degree or bachelor's degree in electronics or related field, or military electronics experience
• 3-5 years of experience in 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, including amplifiers, mixers, and integrated microwave assemblies, down to the component level
• Skilled using oscilloscopes, signal generators, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
• Experience performing visual inspections
• Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Effective communication via Teams and email
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Experience soldering (J-STD) and with electronics assembly processes
• Experience working with engineers
• AS9100 experience
• Able to sit at a workstation/microscope 8+ hours per day
• Able to lift and/or move 25 pounds
• General vision abilities including close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in testing and troubleshooting RF devices, utilizing electronic measuring equipment and interpreting technical documentation. Proficient in Lean Manufacturing principles and capable of training and mentoring technicians while ensuring quality and performance improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• RF Device Testing
• Electronic Measuring Equipment
• Lean Manufacturing
• Technical Report Preparation
• Interpersonal Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Functional Testing
• Troubleshooting
• Microelectronic Products Inspection
• RF Circuitry
• Soldering (J-STD)
• Basic Math Skills
• Visual Inspection
• Electronics Assembly Processes

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Interpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electronics
• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics
• Military Electronics Experience