RF Characterization & Test Technician

Our Client, a Business Manufacturing and Supply company, is looking for a RF Characterization & Test Technician for their Glendale, AZ location.

• Use radio frequency, mechanical test and environmental equipment (e.g. vector network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, tensile test equipment, temperature/humidity chamber)
• Build Electrical Test Beds using Electrical Characterization equipment such as Signal Generator, Amplifiers, Oscilloscopes, etc to determine the electrical performance of the connector (or) connector assembly.
• Execute RF coaxial connector qualification testing per customer & MIL specifications
• Interface with Design Engineering, Product Line Specialist and Applications Engineering to understand specific electrical, mechanical, and/or environmental requirements.
• Develop test plans in compliance with customer requirements
• Perform electrical, mechanical and environmental qualification tests to validate production
• Collect, compile and maintain data in an organized and retrievable manner
• Produce formal test qualification test reports suitable for presentation to customers
• R&D prototype test and product characterization
• Collaborate with Design and Manufacturing Engineering teams in the development of new products by preparing test plans, methods and procedures, preparing samples, conducting tests and compiling data
• Collaborate with Design to define Critical-to-Quality attributes and define quality plans.
• Conduct electrical, mechanical and environmental tests to verify the integrity of new designs
• Collect, compile and maintain data in an organized and retrievable manner
• Complete work in accordance with Technology team objectives and the prioritized project portfolio.
  
  -Coordinate Competitive Analysis activities and document relevant findings
• Support Quality and Technology functions with root cause analysis of customer facing quality issues
• Support corrective action teams to address customer field & other MOB issues.
• Troubleshoot new and existing products to assist in the resolution of manufacturing and application issues.
• Conduct electrical, mechanical and environmental tests to verify customer findings and support QIT group responses to customers
• Collect, compile and maintain data in an organized and retrievable manner
  -Collaborate with other functions to address Stage 4 product or process control issues creating a line-of-sight to achieve Product Quality Architecture targets.

• Previous experience (2-3 years minimum) as a RF test technician.
• Fundamental understanding of RF coaxial transmission and passive component test methods. Solid understanding on the fundamentals of connector impedance, the factors affecting connector impedance and time gating techniques using Vector Network Analyzer (VNA).
• Hands on experience working with RF Signal and Power Source, Spectrum Analyzer, RF Power amplifier and a basic knowledge of the relation between current, voltage, resistance and the background of 4-wire resistance setup.
• Creation and execution of mechanical, electrical & environmental test plans
• Ability to read, understand and comply with customer Source Control Drawings (SCD)
• Associates Degree in Electronics or equivalent military training
• 3+ years of experience required

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.