RF Test Engineer III - MMIC
Description
Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits’ products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.
Mini-Circuits’ sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website.
Position Summary:
This engineer is responsible for testing RF MMIC products in both die and packaged forms in an engineering setting. Thorough RF understanding is necessary along with detailed hands-on test experience. The candidate should be able to set up a test bench for various tests such as S-Parameters, Power, two-tone measurements etc. The candidate should be able to calibrate and verify the setup. The candidate should also be able to run software to collect data and be capable of basic debugging of software. The candidate should be able to verify data against specs and highlight issues.
Job Function:
- Plan, set up, and calibrate test bench per plan; should be able to set up benches for various tests such as S-Parameters, Power, IP3, NF, etc. with PNAX.
- Test products in accordance with specifications, troubleshoot issues, and record verified-accurate test data.
- Provide engineering support to test, characterize, and qualify products.
- Help prepare new test procedures and generate block diagrams for existing and new test procedures.
- Assist in the efficient and cost-effective transition of design prototypes from engineering to production.
- Analyze and recommend improvements to production processes and methods to facilitate cost reduction and quality improvement.
- Collaborate with Project Managers to support the release of catalog product quotas and customer specials.
The duties, responsibilities, and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree + 6 years of experience in RF Product Design & Test, or related field OR
- Master's Degree + 4 years of experience in RF Product Design & Test, or related field.
- Should have a good understanding of PNAX calibration and test capabilities and be able to configure and make accurate S-Parameter, power, noise, and intermodulation measurements.
- Experience or course work in microwave millimeter-wave hardware design, including electrical, mechanical, thermal, and test environment.
- Demonstrated hands-on ability to assemble, tune, test, and troubleshoot hardware in a laboratory environment.
- Basic understanding of surface mount and microelectronic chip-and-wire manufacturing methods and techniques.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use their hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Additional Requirements/Skills:
Additional Requirements/Skills:
- Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
- Ability and willingness to abide by the Company’s Code of Conduct.
Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management’s discretion.
Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.