Engineering Technician Specialist

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Use manual and automated techniques to characterize RF power amplifier modules using equipment such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, power meters, and a variety of microwave components. 

• Proactively manage a workload of lab requests in cooperation with a team of other technicians and engineers.  

• Document test procedures and measurement results. 

• Configure test equipment setups for various types of specialized RF test methods given general direction and guidance.   

• Support design and characterization engineers with measurement requests.   

• Troubleshoot and maintain automated test systems. 

• Assemble and modify microelectronic semiconductor devices according to drawings and specifications using small surface mount attachments, working under a microscope. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Associate degree in technical field or equivalent military training, but previous experience will be considered. 

• 10+ years’ experience in RF test, including power amplifier and semiconductor test in design characterization, Board design or production environment. 

• Working knowledge of RF circuits with understanding of parameters such as gain, current, power, noise figure, and linearity. 

• Proficiency in use of automated RF test systems with an understanding of the theory of operation of the equipment within the system. 

• Proficiency in C# and Visual Basic SW languages. 

• Excellent organization skills, plus good verbal and written communication skills. 

• The successful candidate will be organized, a self-starter, results-oriented, and able to work both as a team member and independently. 

Ideal Candidate Should Be Able to: 

1. Debug complex electronic systems or individual component problems.  This sometimes means figuring out if the root cause of a problem is the hardware or software.  Or figure out if the problem is caused by the device under test or the test system itself. 

2. Complete lab requests given a set of instructions about which parts to test, which test systems to use, how to connect the part, and which test plans to run.  Understand performance expectations and monitor test results to ensure that the part and test system are functioning as intended.  Troubleshoot any issues that occur and escalate any issues that cannot be resolved in a timely manner. 

3. Listen carefully to the design and characterization engineers describe a measurement task, write it down clearly, and execute the task carefully and accurately.   Report the measurement results in clear verbal and written form, usually including graphs that are clear and make common sense choices for things like scale, font, and meaningful labeling. 

4. Be comfortable with using common software tools such as Office, Excel, Word processors as well as able to learn quickly how to use custom software that controls the test equipment.    The candidate does not have to be a programmer, but knowledge of how a software program is written and runs a test program should not be unfamiliar.   Basic understanding of digital logic to control some interfaces is also required. 

5. Solder small wires or components using very precise hand tools under a microscope.  Use a schematic and layout diagram to locate or place components on a circuit board. 

6. Learn and retain a lot of various specs, new test methods, and new software tools.  This sometimes means writing documentation to explain to others what you have learned about a new test method or how to properly use a software tool. 

7. Work and communicate respectfully and with patience with a wide variety of people when the project team is under pressure to make a deadline. 

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

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