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Engineering Technician Job in Hamilton, Ohio US

Engineering Technician

Pole/Zero Acquisition, Inc. - Hamilton, OH

Posted: 1/16/2025 - Expires: 4/16/2025

Job ID: 284192674

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Job Description

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.

Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products - engineered components and subsystems - for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

Are you an individual with a passion for supporting our nation's military communications? If so, we want to speak with you about this opportunity!

Why work for us?

We prioritize innovation and creativity, career advancement opportunities, a collaborative culture, work -life balance, and competitive compensation and benefits. The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It's our values that defines us to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially ourselves.

Summary:

As an Engineering Technician at Microwave Products Group - Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will support the military community by supporting both engineering and manufacturing functions. Your responsibilities would include testing and troubleshooting electronic systems and modules throughout the entire New Product Introduction (NPI) process, which encompass design, verification, and the production release of these systems.

Benefits of joining our team!

Annual incentive plan (bonus)

Paid vacation and sick time

Up to 10 paid holidays/year

4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charity

Health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductions

Short-term and long-term disability insurance - 100% company paid

Other ancillary insurance options available

401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable)

Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salary

Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year

Primary Responsibilities of this position include:

Assist with the design and test of RF architectures including test fixtures and racks/benches

Work with engineers and technicians to review and optimize current testing processes

Support standardization of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for engineering and production applications

Review and implement solutions to leverage performance improvements of new technology

Perform component level troubleshooting and repair of RF modules and assemblies

Assist engineers with the development of test plans, procedures, and test instructions

Perform testing, collect data, and analyze the results, including documentation of the findings

Support DVT and Qualification activities as required

Perform maintenance or repairs of equipment and fixtures as required

Function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Create PCB prototypes as required

Knowledge, skills and abilities strongly preferred include:

Demonstrated experience working hands-on in a manufacturing or engineering environment

Knowledge and familiarity with RF test equipment, such as signal generators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and other standard RF test equipment

Demonstrated ability to multi-task, remain organized and complete objectives on time

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows and MS Office applications

Ability to work independently with little supervision

Possess practical, hands-on skills and an ability to work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and operators

Ability to read schematics

Working knowledge of RF measurements such as bandwidth, gain, selectivity, IL, RL, and other variables

Must have excellent written and verbal skills

Proficient soldering skills required (J-STD-001 certification preferred)

Knowledge of MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, and RTCA/DO-160 a plus

Knowledge in the use of LPKF prototyping equipment a plus

Knowledge in the use of LabVIEW programming a plus

Requirements Include:

Must be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident - Green Card Holder)

Associate's degree in electronics from an accredited college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience

Experience with RF based systems required

Experience with RF test equipment such as Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and Signal Generators required

Experience with NI LabVIEW a plus

Experience with military standards and specifications a plus

Experience supporting or calibrating RF test architectures a plus

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Work Arrangement : Onsite

Salary Range : -

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contactaccommodations@mpgdover.comfor assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

Job Function :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Federal Contractor
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
Associate's degree
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
82339543
Salary
N/A
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 4
Graphic Literacy: 4

Workplace Documentation: 4