Technician - Frederick, MD

The Rohde & Schwarz Frederick Production team produces custom VCS (Voice Communication System) Racks, Body Scanners, and other Rohde & Schwarz products for governmental and non-governmental projects. We are looking for someone to join our world-class operations team to continue to deliver these high-quality products. This individual will be joining our production team and will focus his/her talents in the work center responsible for the production of VCS racking/cabling and delivering system support devices.  They will be responsible for executing against our existing build and delivery processes. Working within our continuous improvement program, it will be important for this individual to use LEAN practices to help meet our customers’ requirements.

Your tasks

• Perform rack installations of VCS systems, including communication components, coax, connectors, grounding hardware, cable supports, splitters, fiber optic cables, CAT6 cabling, power distribution components, and other communication subassemblies. - Read, interpret, and follow system wiring diagrams, routing drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and configuration documentation with a high level of accuracy.
• Route, label, terminate, and secure all cable connections (data, fiber, power, grounding) according to project specifications and applicable to regulated industry standards.
• Follow company industry standard installation procedures.
• Use hand and power tools such as crimpers, torque wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, digital multimeters, label makers, laptops, and material handling equipment.
• Maintain organized workstations and apply LEAN practices into daily work including Kaizen Events, A3 Documentation, 5S practices, One Piece Flow and others.
• Complete required documentation, including as built records, cable logs, quality checklists, and configuration control updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Your Qualifications

• Experience with racks hardware installation, communication racks, cable routing, and grounding connector.
• Trained in ESD safe handling techniques and proper handling of sensitive electronic equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities with the skill to identify assembly issues, cable faults, and configuration problems.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and VCS system documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to collaborate with engineering, quality, and onsite customer representatives.
• Experience supporting the production of complex assemblies in a regulated environment (Air Traffic Control or similar preferred).
• Ability to fabricate and test data cables (coax, fiber, Ethernet) is a plus.
• Ability to work within a Quality Management System (QMS) and complete traceability documentation.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP) is a plus.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work on ladders as required.
• In order to be considered, candidates must reside in the US, have US citizenship or permanent work authorization, and be able to obtain a US government Public Trust Security Clearance.
  
  

Interested?

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

The total compensation for this position is $23-$30/hr. Total compensation includes base salary, variable pay (when applicable) plus benefits. The range is determined by the position, geographic location and level. Individual pay within the range is determined by several factors including location, education or training, relevant work history, sales incentive structure and job-related skills.

Rohde & Schwarz is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company with approximately 14,000 employees and three divisions: Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity. For 90 years, the company has been developing cutting-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible and enabling customers from various sectors such as business, government and public authorities to maintain their technological sovereignty.