Engineering Technician II-HFM

Mini-Circuits

Job Location:

Deer Park, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 85000 - 100000

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

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 20000 customers globally through our direct sales force applications engineering staff sales representatives as well as through our extensive website

Position Summary:

The Engineering Technician plays a key role in supporting the transition of complex RF products-both passive and active up to 110GHz-from development into production. This position works closely within a crossfunctional team including design engineering program management quality mechanical design and RF test to ensure designs are manufacturable testable and reliable. The Engineering Technician independently sets up operates calibrates maintains and troubleshoots RF and DC test systems and serves as a key technical resource for qualification builds production support and failure investigations. This role also leads detailed analysis of customer returns following initial review by the Failure Analysis Team (FAT).

Salary Range - $85000 - $100000

Job Function:

Supports and performs detailed failure analysis using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment (e.g. network analyzers Keyence systems).
Interpret complex assembly drawings and schematics; provide detailed markups feedback and recommendations for design and process improvements.
Independently set up calibrate and perform preventive maintenance on RF DC and automated test equipment.
Ensure laboratory equipment and work areas meet safety cleanliness and operational standards; act as a role model for best lab practices.
Configure and operate test setups for electrical and RF testing of components subassemblies and finished products.
Provide schematic and layout markups for prototypes and preproduction builds to improve testability and manufacturability.
Test troubleshoot and debug engineering prototypes with minimal supervision.
Design and implement custom test setups for engineering evaluations and rootcause investigations.
Record validate and analyze test data; ensure accuracy and traceability of results.
Plot interpret and summarize evaluation data to support engineering decisions.
Take ownership of lab equipment readiness and reliability including troubleshooting equipment issues.
Collaborate with engineering teams to develop tuning patterns component value changes and other design optimizations to enable stable manufacturing.
Write and review test procedures work instructions and comprehensive test reports.
Train and mentor production technicians on alignment tuning and test procedures; provide ongoing technical support.
Interface directly with production quality and engineering teams to resolve testrelated issues and drive corrective actions.
Support and complete product documentation including Engineering runs and Final Design Reviews.
Contribute technical expertise during design reviews qualification builds and production readiness activities.

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 required
Technician Certification 5 years of experience in RF Product Test or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in RF Product Test or related field
Understanding of Quality Certification Systems such as ISO 9001 and related
Familiar with a wide range of RF debug and test equipment
Strong communication verbal and written skills to work in a CFT environment
Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership to drive high level tasks to completion
Ability to setup and operate DC and RF test equipment
Ability to read write and orally communicate in English
Ability to read and interpret an assembly drawing
Ability to utilize electronic work instructions and assembly drawings
Ability to sit at a bench for an extended period of time
Ability to work under a microscope
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word Power Point and Excel
Knowledge of ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and prevention procedures

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 Companys 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 Companys Code of Conduct

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.

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 Managements 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.

Required Experience:

DescriptionMini-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 w...