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, and sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website. 

Position Summary:

Perform electrical testing on production units in accordance with approved test procedures and product specifications. Troubleshoot and resolve simple issues related to test setups and test fixtures to ensure accurate and efficient test operations.

Salary Range: $21.20 - $26.50 per hour

Job Function:

• Prepare test setups and perform electrical testing using approved production test programs in accordance with documented procedures and specifications.
• Set up and operate test equipment to verify product functionality and performance.
• Verify that the test workstation is ESD-compliant prior to beginning any work assignments.
• Ensure all testing activities comply with safety standards and quality control procedures.
• Properly identify, segregate, and process all nonconforming products in accordance with established procedures.
• To complete a test failure report if applicable
• To document all completed production run information per procedure
• Save all required test data to the network
• Support Environmental test activities including, but not limited to, Thermal Cycling, Amplifier Burn-In, Power Handling, and Hi-Pot testing as required.
• Identify discrepancies in test-related documentation and initiate or support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Maintain organized test areas, ensuring proper care and upkeep of test equipment, fixtures and accessories.
• Responsible to keep the work area neat and clean in accordance with department 5’s policies.
• Provide support to team members in preparing test setups as needed, within the scope of assigned technical knowledge.
• Verify that all accessories are clean and usable in accordance with CP-8001 prior to use.
• Return test fixtures to designated hold area and properly maintain unused accessories.
• Verify and document accurately the required production and test data upon completion of each production run.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned by the Manager or Team Leader.

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:

• At least two years of technical or Trade school (CCNY)
• Basic knowledge of using Microsoft office tools such as Word and Excel.
• RF production testing environment or outside technical related experience
• Ability to read, write and orally communicate in English.
• Basic computer skills to use department database and other related software.
• Tuning, adjusting unit’s transformer wires per documented procedures.
• Perform production assignments independently with minimal on the job training.
• Ability to distinguish colors in accordance with ISHIHARA test for color blindness.
• Ability to move test equipment occasionally (when required) for setup preparation or during test equipment Calibration cycle.
• Work independently while coordinating with Department Team Leaders to troubleshoot and resolve test-related issues in a timely manner.
• Communicate clearly and provide feedback to Team Members to support continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance and hands-on assistance to Team Members to ensure efficient test operations.
• Maintain flexibility to support production demands using multiple production workstations

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
• Ability to work extra hours including Saturdays if requested
• Work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment, balancing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously  

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.