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:

The L1 Electro-Mechanical Inspector is responsible for performing a mechanical inspection as well as an electrical test on a large volume of items such as electrical components & products, raw materials, packaging materials, and other items as needed for manufacturing.           

Job Function:

• Read assembly & mechanical drawings to determine inspection specific requirements.

• Perform mechanical and electrical inspection of various items using a vision measuring systems and hand tools such as calipers, micrometers, force gauges etc. and electrical equipment such as LCR meter and multimeter.

• Items to be inspected include PC boards, switches, cores, connectors, resistors, chip capacitors, enclosures and covers, cables, amplifiers, machined parts & packaging materials, etc. as per assembly drawings and specific criteria under supervision.

• Perform visual inspection using a microscope and magnifying lamp.

• Perform tests such as resistance to solvents, DC continuity, and material composition using an XRF machine.

• Identify and segregate defective units/materials.

• Document inspection results in the IQA database.  

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:

• Technical school certification or AS in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or similar.

• Minimum of 1-year related inspection experience is preferred.

• Manufacturing experience is a strong plus.

• Ability to read assembly & mechanical drawings.

• Ability to be cross-trained on other skills requiring manual dexterity and precision.

• Ability to see fine detail through a Smartscope and microscope.

• Ability to read, write, and orally communicate in English and have the ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to distinguish colors in accordance with the ISHIRA test for color blindness.

• Basic Computer skills and understanding of the MS Office Suite.

• Must have basic operational knowledge of how to use the equipment within the department.

• Must be either a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) due to ITAR compliance.

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 and use a microscope. 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

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.