To reflect and honor how essential our team is, they have access to all the following benefits:2 weeks of Vacation, 1 week of Sick AND 1 week of Personal time10 Paid HolidaysQuarterly BonusesRestricted Stock Units & Employee Stock Purchase PlansMedical, Dental, Vision, and Legal Benefits on Day 1
401k & Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Travel Time:
No Travel
Physical Attributes:
Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Other, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
Physical Requirements:
100% inside, 70% sitting, 30% standing/walking.
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401(k)
Paid time off
Equity / stock options
Performance bonus
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Job Description:
We are seeking a self-directed Product/Test Technician to test, tune/adjust, and troubleshoot prototype and production SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) components and modules. This role requires hands-on capability making RF measurements, diagnosing product/hardware issues, and independently troubleshooting test equipment and test setup problems to meet shipping goals, on-time delivery, quality requirements, and continuous improvement objectives.
Essential Responsibilities:
Perform RF measurements (e.g., S-parameters, insertion loss, return loss, frequency response) and ensure data validity through proper calibration/verification (fixtures, cables, adapters, standards).
Tune/adjust products to meet performance specifications and document settings/results.
Troubleshoot hardware/product failures at the component/module level; isolate root cause and recommend/implement corrective actions.
Troubleshoot test equipment and test setup issues (instrument configuration, software control, cabling/fixturing, grounding/shielding, calibration, connectivity) and drive problems to resolution with minimal supervision.
Basic soldering of surface mount components
Strong commitment to teamwork, quality, continuous improvement and process discipline.
Other duties as assigned
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Requirements/Qualifications:
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in electronic or product testing
Ability to work under a microscope
Fine motor skills / hand eye coordination
Basic PC skills, math skills, and product knowledge
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
High School Diploma or GED required
Must possess or be able to obtain (at company's expense) a Secret level clearance
Preferred:
Associates degree in technical field
Experience performing RF test and measurement using network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes
Previous experience serving as a lead technician
Microchip Technology · Simsbury, CT