Test Engineer
Summary
Develops and maintains automated test systems for RF devices, calibrates equipment, and troubleshoots hardware using Python and LabView in a manufacturing environment.
A Test Engineer responsible for developing automated test system(s), performing calibrations, debugging test systems, testing and troubleshooting RF devices / modules using automated / manual test stations and implementing the required solutions.
Required:
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of experience across all aspects of RF devices, testing, test planning and developing test stations.
- Strong interpersonal, communication skills and teamwork.
- Previous experience with designing automated test systems for various types of hardware.
- Software experience with Python and LabView
- Strong documentation skills to track and root cause non-conforming hardware.
- Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.
- Strong knowledge of common RF components such as splitters, attenuators, amplifiers and frequency converters and their general RF performance characteristics.
- Solid theoretical understanding of RF test and measurement principles.
- Working knowledge of applied statistics (SPC/DOE) and structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, and 5 whys.
- Experience with database queries and statistical data analysis using software packages such as JMP
- Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, capable of driving tasks with minimal supervision (but recognizing when to seek help), desire to learn, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment
- Able to analyze parametric data and make sense of what it represents in the real world
- Basic software experience (writing, editing, debugging scripts, Phython, LabView, C, C++ etc.)
- Develop Automated Test system(s)
- Perform Calibration, debug test systems, test and troubleshoot RF devices / modules using automated / manual test stations and implementing the required solutions
- Analyze test data and write formal reports on findings
- Document new test procedures as required.
- Partner with product engineering, yield engineering, and R&D to ensure effective new product introductions as well as consistent device performance and quality.
- Participate in strategic planning including RF test tool selection and test development.
- Drive innovation, sustain and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts through the matrixed team to maximize product quality, minimize manufacturing cycle time, and ensure first pass qualification success for each program
- Support and train test technicians how to perform various written test procedures.
The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.