RF Test Tuner Technician
Department: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: San Diego, California
Compensation: $28.00 – $30.00 / hour
Description
The RF Test Tuner Technician performs the setup and calibration of a network analyzer. Tuner is responsible for tuning and testing of microwave filters with built using a variety of techniques including: Ceramic, lumped element, cavity, and combine.
Key Responsibilities
- A working understanding of the RF and DC testing that is completed in support of production hardware.
- A working understanding of proper tuning techniques; including tuning with tabs and lumped elements in high power RF amplifiers with limited supervision.
- A working understanding of troubleshooting techniques and the common problems seen in the production hardware.
- A working understanding of the use and proper calibration of the test equipment that is used in support of testing high power RF amplifiers, including but not limited to: Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Power Meters and Signal Generators, with limited supervision
- Be able to clearly communicate and interact with the responsible engineers and the necessary production and manufacturing personnel to resolve production related issues within the program.
- Understand the program hardware flow (steps) and role within that flow to better coordinate the overall program test effort with the scheduled time allotment.
- Ensure all program documentation and test data records are complete and accurate, and provided on a timely basis for review.
- Ensure the test tasks assigned are done in the most efficient and effective manner.
- Maintain close security and protect the company’s assets from damage, including test equipment and tools.
- Ensure that the quality control functions are properly performed such as Used-On Log and equipment calibration.
- Ensure personnel safety procedures are followed at all times and/or highlight and raise concern to the appropriate personnel if safety hazards are found.
- Ensure company compliance in accordance with AS9100.
- Follow customer specification based on traveler.
- Tune and test component for lumped element, ceramic, and cavity filters to specification.
- Collaborate with Supervisor to optimize filter designs for better quality, modify
- Ensure that all data is filled out correctly.
- Temperature cycle chamber per customer requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- A working understanding of the RF and DC testing that is completed in support of production hardware.
- A working understanding of proper tuning techniques; including tuning with tabs and lumped elements in high power RF amplifiers with limited supervision.
- A working understanding of troubleshooting techniques and the common problems seen in the production hardware.
- A working understanding of the use and proper calibration of the test equipment that is used in support of testing high power RF amplifiers, including but not limited to: Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Power Meters and Signal Generators, with limited supervision
- Be able to clearly communicate and interact with the responsible engineers and the necessary production and manufacturing personnel to resolve production related issues within the program.
- Understand the program hardware flow (steps) and role within that flow to better coordinate the overall program test effort with the scheduled time allotment.
- Ensure all program documentation and test data records are complete and accurate, and provided on a timely basis for review.
- Ensure the test tasks assigned are done in the most efficient and effective manner.
- Maintain close security and protect the company’s assets from damage, including test equipment and tools.
- Ensure that the quality control functions are properly performed such as Used-On Log and equipment calibration.
- Ensure personnel safety procedures are followed at all times and/or highlight and raise concern to the appropriate personnel if safety hazards are found.
- Ensure company compliance in accordance with AS9100.
- Follow customer specification based on traveler.
- Tune and test component for lumped element, ceramic, and cavity filters to specification.
- Collaborate with Supervisor to optimize filter designs for better quality, modify
- Ensure that all data is filled out correctly.
- Temperature cycle chamber per customer requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Associates degree or technical school preferred.
- 3 + years of experience in the RF field and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong communication and verbal skills are essential.
- Must be able to operate basic computer software, equipment, and keyboard.
- Ability to understand written or oral instructions.
- All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without restriction to ITAR documentation and materials.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Knowles is committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.
One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting hourly pay for this role is targeted to be between $28.00 to $30.00.
Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining Knowles, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Knowles Precision Devices prohibits pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.