SR RF Test Technician

Job Title: Microwave Assembler/Technician, DC

FLSA Status: Hourly

Department: DC Assembly

Reports to (Title): Production Manager/Supervisor

Brief Summary of Position:

Build precision electro/mechanical devices; tune same devices to meet specifications. Perform VSWR, insertion loss (IL), impedance (dB) and other testing and calibration of coaxial and waveguide components, DC-110GHz. Maintain quality assurance records. Must be willing to work overtime when required to meet customer demands.

Essential Duties of the Position:

• Build precision electro-mechanical devices.
• Perform VSWR, insertion loss and impedance testing.
• Perform calibration of coaxial and waveguide components
• Perform VNA testing/calibration of product.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to customer needs according to planning and work order.
• May help train other technicians.
• Complies with Maury Microwave quality systems, including correctly completing all related documents.
• Must work with a sense of urgency and be willing to hold peers accountable for the quality of their work.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements (education, prior work experience, special skills, etc.)

• Associate of Science degree in Electronics or equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum two years in a microwave lab or similar environment successfully testing, tuning, calibrating, analyzing, and troubleshooting microwave waveguide and coaxial components.
• Knowledge of HP 8510 Network Analyzer and/or PNA required.
• RF theory knowledge a plus.
• Able to use micrometers, calipers, and interface gauges.
• Capable of reading blueprints and schematics.
• PC literate and ability to quickly learn test software (MMC iTune, IV CAD, IQSTAR, etc).
• Able to effectively communicate with others in the various technical disciplines within the Company.
• Mechanical and small motor drive experience and soldering ability desired.