Engineering Technician D

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineering Technician to join our Operations team in a fast-paced RF and Microwave manufacturing environment. This hands‑on role is ideal for an experienced technician with a strong background in testing, tuning, troubleshooting, and manufacturing advanced RF products.

The successful candidate will support the production of RF, microwave, millimeter-wave, and frequency conversion products, ranging from discrete components through integrated subsystems. Working closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations, this individual will play a key role in solving complex technical challenges, supporting new product introduction, improving manufacturing processes, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-performance products.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, enjoys solving difficult RF problems, thrives in a collaborative environment, and continuously looks for opportunities to improve product quality, manufacturing performance, and operational efficiency.

• Test, tune, troubleshoot, characterize, and validate RF, microwave, millimeter-wave, and frequency conversion products from discrete components through fully integrated subsystems.
• Perform RF and microwave characterization, tuning, troubleshooting, and acceptance testing using advanced RF test instrumentation, including PNA/PNA-X network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, power meters, noise figure analyzers, RF sources, and automated test systems.
• Diagnose complex RF performance issues, analyze test data, and determine root causes using sound engineering principles and measurement techniques.
• Perform electrical alignment and optimization of RF assemblies to meet product performance specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Perform precision assembly and troubleshooting using microscopes and miniature hand tools.
• Partner with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to support prototype builds, First Article Inspection, New Product Introduction, and production readiness.
• Support engineering investigations by recommending design, test, or manufacturing improvements that enhance product performance, manufacturability, reliability, and quality.
• Develop and improve manufacturing fixtures, test methods, and standardized work instructions to increase repeatability and production efficiency.

• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives focused on improving first-pass yield, reducing cycle time, increasing throughput, and eliminating waste.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing and customer-return issues.
• Work across multiple manufacturing departments to resolve technical challenges and support production priorities while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

• Mentor and support junior technicians by providing technical guidance on new products, manufacturing processes, RF test equipment, troubleshooting techniques, and best manufacturing practices.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing records, test documentation, and production data in accordance with company procedures and quality standards.

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 8+ years of related experience, or an Associate’s Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience testing, tuning, troubleshooting, and characterizing RF, microwave, millimeter-wave, or frequency conversion products.
• Strong understanding of RF and microwave theory, measurements, and applications.
• Experience troubleshooting RF hardware from discrete component level through integrated subsystem level.
• Proficiency in using advanced RF test equipment.
• Ability to analyze RF test results and determine the root cause of electrical performance issues.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong analytical,…