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.    

• Responsible for the test of CATV amplifiers using dedicated test solutions for extremely high performance, high dynamic range products.
• Maintain a high level of accurate and full documentation for the projects and tasks worked on.
• Utilize various software platforms for data collection.
• Strive for timely completion of all development and production project assignments.
• Prepare test reports and data summaries.
• Responsible for all test equipment maintenance, calibration and laboratory upkeep and maintenance.
• Test, tune and troubleshoot integrated assemblies when required.
• Mark up test, tune and calibration procedures for new product development and review with manager. Assist in the transition to production departments.
• Interface with production test members on occasions when cross-functional training is required.
• Maintain a clean Engineering department assembly and laboratory bench space and support calibration schedules for bench equipment.

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.

• High School Diploma, GED or international equivalent + 5 years of experience in RF Product Design/Test OR
• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering + 3 years of experience in RF Product Design/Test.
• Coursework/Previous Test Experience in some the following areas:
  • Amplifier Circuits.
  • Filter/Network Analysis and Synthesis Techniques.
  • Electromagnetic Theory.
  • System Analysis.
  • Digital Communication and Modulation Techniques.
  • S-Parameter based Network Analysis.
• Previous experience in microwave hardware test and measurement to at least 3 GHz.  Must be capable of understanding if measured results are correct and agree with theory or expectations.
• Must have demonstrated basic VNA and Spectrum Analyzer experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on ability to assemble, tune, test and troubleshoot hardware in a laboratory environment a plus.
• Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams and assembly drawings.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability and desire to mentor junior technicians.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written 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.

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.
• Complete diverse, simultaneous projects of varying complexities on time and within budget.
• Perform alignment and test related work.
• Monitor results for proper completion and correctness.
• Review all test data and support engineers with root cause analysis for non-compliances.
• Originate and approve ECOs for 50-page specifications.
• Approve production documents and test specifications.
• Utilize Arena and AS400 for documentation control.

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.