Test Technician
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 our products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, sales representatives, as well as through our extensive web site.
Salary Range - $90 - $110k
Position Summary:
The Test Technician works closely with MMIC design, program management, quality, mechanical design and RF test teams to transition the product from development phase to production phase. Design and develop test solutions for MMIC. Evaluate, optimize and debug first MMIC in lab. This position works with a Design Engineer for the characterization test plan execution of test data.
Job Function:
- Execute RF testing.
- Work with designer to verify the functionality of the Test Board on the RF test bench
- Perform gauge R&R studies of TF to ensure repeatability and reproducibility.
- Assist with production test planning.
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:
- High School diploma, Trade School diploma, GED, or international equivalent required
- 5+ years of experience in RF Product Test, or related field; technician certification strongly preferred
- Must have a good understanding of RF and Microwave test equipment such as PNA-X, Vector Network Analyzers, Power Meters, Spectrum Analyzers, Noise Meters, including calibration methodologies, Cal-set manipulation and advanced measurements
- Must have a solid understanding of products related to GaAs and GaN MMICs (LNAs, PAs, Switches, Passives etc.).
- Demonstrated experience in RF measurements from Low Frequency to Super High Frequency at device level
- Demonstrated experience with RF power amplifier, LNA testing. Mixer testing preferred.
- Linearity, Noise Figure, Efficiency, ETC…
- Basic level of experience soldering components on PCBs.
- Experience troubleshooting RF test setups, equipment parameters and PCB assemblies.
- Strong communication verbal and written skills to work in a CFT environment.
- Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership to drive high level tasks to completion
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 hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use 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 ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Cultural Focus :
- Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work
- Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement
- Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company’s goals
- Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession – by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers
- Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions
- Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail
- Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork
- Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect
Additional Requirements/Skills
- Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
- Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct
- Occasional travel, some overnight, as required
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(K) to eligible employees.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- 401(K) and Profit-Sharing Programs
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employer-Sponsored Wellness Plans
- Commuter Benefits
- Hospital & Accident Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Benefit Advocate & Employee Assistance Program
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.