Empower RF Systems
RF Test Technician
Overview: Reporting to the Operations Manager and collaborating closely with engineering teams, the RF Test Technician is responsible for developing and executing test solutions for RF products from initial concept to manufacturing release. This role involves supporting product evaluations and final characterization testing while working alongside the development team.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with product design engineering and operations to facilitate product development.
- Identify and recommend test resources, processes, capabilities, and technologies.
- Set up test circuits to measure electrical parameters of RF products.
- Test, troubleshoot, and repair printed circuit boards using test stations, soldering equipment, and other tools.
- Assist in the assembly and testing of RF components during manufacturing.
- Utilize basic statistical tools, such as charts, histograms, and cause-and-effect diagrams, to analyze electrical data, assess test variability, and support problem-solving efforts.
Requirements:
- Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering, trade school education, electronic certification, or equivalent professional training with 3 years of experience in RF testing and basic manufacturing assembly skills.
- Capable of setting and adjusting each electrical test instrument and measuring the magnitude and accuracy of the parameters called out by the specification.
- Able to make complex test set-ups including inputs, outputs, and metering requirements.
- Basic RF knowledge needed, along with tuning/troubleshooting experience from 6GHz and below.
- Ability to debug circuits and systems.
- Hands-on experience with RF testing equipment including Spectrum and Network Analyzers, Oscilloscope, Power Meter, Signal Generator, and Power Supply.
- Awareness of ISO 9001 standards and procedures.
- Comfortable working both independently and in team environments.
- Excellent communications skills; computer proficiency; good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to walk, sit or stand throughout an 8-10 hour day, and lift 40 lbs. using proper technique.
Pay: $24-$28/hr