RF/MW Technician

2-3 Month Contract Pay: $30-$35/hour Work Hours: 6 am to 230 pm

Brief Summary of Position:
The position of DC Assembly and Test Technician will be working at our facility in Ontario, CA. In this position, you will be building precision electro/mechanical devices, testing and tuning these devices to meet specifications. Perform VSWR (voltage standing wave ratio) and other testing and calibrating of coaxial and waveguide components, DC 0.5 - 110GHz, while maintaining quality assurance records.
Essential Functions of the Position:
· Build precision electro-mechanical devices using engineering drawings, instructions and work orders.
· Perform VSWR, insertion loss, impedance testing on the products, and perform calibration of coaxial and waveguide components using VNA or Client 8510 network analyzers, other testing equipment or setups.
· Verifies conformance of finished goods, performs detailing of finished goods to meet customer demands and ensures 100% quality.
· Complies with 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 work.
· Reports on non-conforming products per department procedures and works with quality on corrective actions.
· Trains lower and mid-level techs on mechanical assembly, testing, tuning and calibration.
· All other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
· Associate of Science degree in RF, electronics or equivalent experience preferred.
· Minimum 4 years in a microwave lab or similar environment successfully testing, tuning, calibrating, analyzing, and troubleshooting microwave waveguide and coaxial components.
· Knowledge of Client 8510 Network Analyzer and/or Client required.
· RF theory knowledge a plus.
· Able to inspect components and use micrometers, calipers, and interface gauges.
· Capable of reading engineering drawing, schematics and test specifications.
· 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.
· Punctual and willing to work Overtime as needed to meet production demands.
· Clear vision at close distance (20 inches or less) and able to distinguish colors.