Engineering Test Technician I
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.
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:
The Engineering Test Technician I supports the Test Engineers with the setup, alignment and testing from RF to mmW products. They are responsible for using standard RF, MW and mmW tuning methods to work on components and assemblies, including core and wire, LTCC, MMIC, and integrated microwave assemblies and microstrip based passive and active components.
Salary Range: $60,000- $70,000 per year
Job Functions:
- Align and test RF through mmW amplifiers, mixers, multipliers, switches, filters, couplers, attenuators, phase shifters, limiters and other related components using the latest PNA-X vector network analyzers.
- Operate, calibrate and maintain all test equipment, including PNA-X vector network analyzers and other associated equipment.
- Maintain high quality and production yields.
- Prepare test reports and data summaries.
- Test, tune and troubleshoot integrated assemblies when required.
- Develop test, tuning, and calibration procedures for E-Run projects; review with supervisor and assist with transition to production.
- Collaborate with production test teams, including cross-functional training as required.
- Assist in generating tuning patterns, component value changes and other design related improvements that improve manufacturability.
- Support calibration schedules for bench equipment.
- Support power handling tests of RF and electronic components, ensuring accurate measurements and reporting.
- Perform fixture calibration, and verification to maintain test accuracy and reliability.
- Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on test equipment, fixtures, and lab tools.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Support engineering team in ISO audits and Management Reviews and participate in internal and external audits.
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, GED, or international equivalent.
- 3 years or more of experience in mmW Product Design/Test or related field.
- Experience in microwave and millimeter-wave hardware test and measurement up to 40 GHz; ability to validate results against theory and expectations.
- Advanced experience using PNA-X vector network analyzers.
- 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 processes, including soldering, wedge bonding, silver epoxy application, and material properties (e.g., thermal conductivity, expansion coefficients), plating, substrates, and PCB manufacturing techniques.
- Practical knowledge of testing and measuring MMIC, LTCC, and ferrite core and wire products, including couplers, dividers, baluns, transformers, mixers, and amplifiers.
- Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams and assembly drawings.
- Basic scheduling and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment with changing priorities.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
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.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including [paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k)] to eligible employees.
- Comprehensive Medica, Dental and Vision Plans
- 401k and Profit -Sharing Programs
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employer-Sponsored Wellness Plans
- Commuter Benefits
- Hospital & Accident Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Benefit Advocate &Employee Assistance Program
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.
- May require some travel, overnight as necessary.
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.