JOB SUMMARY

As an Engineering Test Technician at Marki Microwave you will be part of a highly skilled team developing the next generation of Marki best-in-class RF products. You will be responsible for supporting Engineers with testing and characterization of new products using advanced test techniques. The successful candidate will directly interface and coordinate activities with project, engineering and/or manufacturing personnel. This role is ideal for someone looking to further their technical knowledge and expertise in high frequency RF component engineering through a hands-on approach in a fast-paced, dynamic development environment. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consults and collaborates with other departments as needed for clear and detailed understanding of requirements. 
• Accountable for identifying any issues regarding reliability, engineering, and/or design. 
• Accurately characterize new products using multimeters, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, Noise Figure Meters, probe stations, synthesizers, and power meters. Report data to engineers with clear and concise communication. 
• Own the Set up and monitoring of RF power testing and over temperature testing for new products.
• Generate test data for all datasheet parameters as well as specific customer requested measurements covering DC to 110 GHz.
• High level of data entry accuracy; effective time management
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload; ability to proactively communicate project status, including roadblocks.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with others, including multidisciplinary staff. 
• Successfully troubleshoot production and prototype failures.
• Support Application, Design, and Product Engineers with electrical measurements.
• Maintain R&D test lab to ensure equipment is in calibration and all required equipment is available.
• Support manufacturing with testing and troubleshooting as needed and if time permits.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s degree or equivalent military training in Electronics with knowledge of RF/Microwave
• 5 years’ experience testing RF/Microwave products
• Experience using a microscope and tweezers.
• Experience trimming PCB with an exacto knife.
• Experience calibrating VNAs

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated understanding and experience with operating and troubleshooting RF/Microwave products.
• Basic understanding of RF/Microwave concepts such as S-parameters, Noise Figure/Temperature, Conversion Loss, Power Compression, Harmonic Generation, Intermodulation Distortion, Spur Generation, and Transient Response Time preferred. 
• Understand the theory behind RF/Microwave testing and know how to run component level tests including but not limited to S-parameters, Noise Figure/Temperature, Conversion Loss, Power Compression, Harmonic Generation, Intermodulation Distortion, Spur Generation, and Transient Response Time.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Communication: Successful communication involves five components. Verbal communication refers to your ability to speak clearly and concisely. Nonverbal communication includes the capacity to project positive body language and facial expressions. Written communication refers to your skillfulness in composing text messages, reports, and other types of documents. Visual communication involves your ability to relay information using pictures and other visual aids. Active listening should also be considered a key communication soft skill because it helps you listen to and hear what others say. You need to be able to listen to understand how to best communicate with someone.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with others to achieve common goals. Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers. Exercise the ability to compromise and be adaptable. 
• Integrity / Work Ethic: Deal with Conflict Properly. Report on Unethical Behavior. Be upfront about your shortcomings. Be willing to do hard work. Take accountability for your actions. Be a team player. Respect others. Don’t abuse your power. Keep morale up.
• Interpersonal Skills: Interpersonal competencies help you interact, communicate, and collaborate with others effectively. Typical examples of interpersonal skills include empathy, active listening, and emotional intelligence.

ABOUT MARKI MICROWAVE

Shattering Performance Barriers Since 1991.

At Marki Microwave our goal is to invent technologies to empower the RF and microwave industry to design faster, simplify production, eliminate complexity, and shatter performance barriers.

Marki Microwave is a privately-owned company based in Morgan Hill, California, 30 minutes from downtown San Jose in Southern Silicon Valley. We offer a full benefits package, including: 

• Holiday pay
• Paid Time Off (4 weeks)
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) ER matching
• Employee Dependent Scholarship Plan
• College Loan Subsidy Program

Marki Microwave is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military or veteran status, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected classification.