Test Engineer
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 Test Engineer is responsible for developing, supporting, and continuously improving the Engineering Test Department. This position performs electrical testing of RF components and integrated assemblies, ensures the integrity and accuracy of test results, troubleshoots RF measurement systems, and supports failure analysis activities for Production and Engineering Test.
Salary Range: $80,000-89,000 per year
Job Functions:
- Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot RF test equipment, including PNA-X vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, test fixtures, and related equipment.
- Perform TB, test fixture, power handling, and other Engineering test activities, including testing, tuning, and troubleshooting integrated assemblies.
- Ensure test stations have properly calibrated and functional equipment, accessories, and tools.
- Support Engineering runs, investigate performance-related holds, and verify that Production and Engineering runs meet the latest model revisions and electrical specifications.
- Develop test, tuning, and calibration procedures and support the transition of Engineering projects into Production.
- Provide technical support to Production Test personnel and assist with test platform automation and equipment capability improvements.
- Test and analyze product failures to determine root causes and assess potential impacts on products, processes, and production runs.
- Prepare failure analysis reports and communicate findings internally and to customers as required.
- Initiate and coordinate internal and supplier corrective actions, additional testing, and failure investigations.
- Review failure history and Production and Engineering test data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities to improve product quality and production yields.
- Verify test data integrity and prepare test reports, data summaries, qualification records, and validation reports in accordance with company quality standards.
- Develop, maintain, and periodically review test procedures, work instructions, department documentation, and Company Procedures (CPs).
- Identify required document changes and prepare revisions for Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
- Identify and implement improvements to test processes, automation, equipment utilization, efficiency, quality, and overall department performance.
- Train and cross-train team members and provide technical guidance on test procedures, equipment, and troubleshooting.
- Partner with the department Team Leader to establish objectives, communicate expectations, monitor productivity, and recommend operational improvements.
- Collaborate with Design Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, suppliers, and other departments to resolve technical issues and support product and process decisions.
- Communicate test results and technical findings to relevant stakeholders and support customer-related technical inquiries as assigned.
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 in Electrical Engineering with 0–2 years of related experience. A master’s degree in a related field may substitute for work experience.
- Practical knowledge of testing and measuring MMIC, LTCC, and ferrite core and wire products, including couplers, dividers, baluns, transformers, mixers, and amplifiers.
- Experience testing microwave and millimeter-wave hardware up to 40 GHz, including validating measurement results against theoretical expectations.
- Hands-on ability to assemble, tune, test, and troubleshoot hardware in a laboratory environment.
- Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams and assembly drawings.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment with changing priorities.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with department Team Leaders to resolve test-related issues.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to occasionally move test equipment as needed for setup preparation or calibration.
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.
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.
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.