Intermediate Test Technician

Albin Engineering Services, Inc. is looking for an Intermediate Test Technician for one of our premier clients in the Hudson, NH area. As their direct employee, you would qualify for their full benefit package.

Job Responsibilities:

In this role, you have the opportunity to test, tune and do basic troubleshooting of complex, multi-function, RF/microwave microelectronic assemblies.

You are responsible for

Testing, tuning and basic troubleshooting of complex, multi-function, integrated RF/microwave microelectronic assemblies (IMAs) in a clean room environment.

Tuning RF devices (using stubs, manipulating bonds, add/subtract resistance, shortening/lengthening inductor coils, etc.)

Tuning for noise figure and VSWR/insertion loss/gain

Performing basic troubleshooting while developing deeper troubleshooting skills

Check the units for correct bonding

Identify RF shorts

Identify problem location (e.g. driver board, RF side)

Understand assembly process to identify shorts/opens in epoxy, bleed out.

Using of a tack welder

Using a variety of test equipment (Network Analyzer, Scaler, Oscilloscope, Power Supplies) to ensure the highest quality of integrated and tested products

Working with engineering and quality teams to provide feedback on current production problems

Engaging in continuous product improvement initiatives

Training and providing technical guidance to new technicians

Maintaining program specific test fixturing in support of electrical testing

Assisting engineering in the implementation of new test tools and support as needed.

Providing feedback for improvements in test documentation, equipment, and processes

The quality of work-in-process, FOD control, and workspace cleanliness

Assisting and collaborating with other technicians You are a part of a successful organization that is experiencing rapid growth while pushing the limits of current technology. This role is in the Manufacturing department working in the Microwave group

Required Qualifications

Associates degree from a technical school with 2 years on

the job training or 3 years on the job training

RF microwave test and tuning experience

Knowledge of DC circuits and RF theory

Background working with electronics

Experience in application RF fundamentals including but not

limited to RF Gain, Gain Flatness, Gain Matching, Return Loss,

P1 dB Compression, Phase tracking, Log linearity

Familiar with transmission line theory, AC/DC circuits

Ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance Preferred

Computer literate and proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel,

Outlook) and various other computer software

Good manual dexterity while working under a microscope

Ability to read schematic diagrams and assembly drawings