Summary:

As part of the Product Development process, the Product Development Technician plays a key role in bringing the next generation of products through the release process to a successful manufacturing launch. The Product Development Technician will pay particular emphasis on supporting the Product Realization team in developing assets complimentary to design insertion into new customer applications (evaluation boards, test fixtures, burin-in boards, S2P files, etc...) as well as gathering design and manufacturing data during the development process in support of new products.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist engineers in developing documentation for new products.

• Perform qualification/design validation testing on new products.

• Assemble and maintain product test fixtures as well as test circuits.

• Rework circuit board assemblies using a soldering iron and common hand tools. This skill must include soldering and de-soldering of very small parts (surface mount technology).

• Assist in developing evaluation boards, generating product data in support of datasheets and de-embedded s-parameter files to support customer modeling.

• Maintain lab equipment and supplies.

• Perform other duties as directed by management.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Associates degree in electrical engineering or equivalent is required.

• Ability to assemble SMT-based PCBs and test fixtures is required.

• Experience with RF component products preferred.

• Experience with RF small signal and large signal component testing including insertion loss, VSWR, IP3, P1dB, noise figure and switching speed preferred.

• Experience with RF network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, noise figure meters as well as power meters preferred.

• Should have good knowledge of electronic circuits and principles.

• Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS office suite required.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k

Company Paid Basic Life Insurance, STD, and LTD

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Legal Insurance offered through Allstate

Critical Illness, Hospitalization and Accident Insurance offered through Allstate