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; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; 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.

Summary:

Provide technical direction and support for test procedures, processes and equipment for new and existing products. This includes development of new test setups, automation, software and modernization of processes. Must be able to confer with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Test team and Quality to ensure product quality and success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting production test teams in successfully creating, validating and troubleshooting test setups to conduct required testing on all products
• Creates comprehensive hardware & software solutions to test electromechanical products while incorporating automation capabilities and reducing technician touch time
• Provides technical assistance and liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and other departments and assists in implementing new techniques and procedures
• Exhibits ability to gather input from production personnel, and encourage a spirit of teamwork, through listening and implementation of process improvements on the production floor
• Analyzes and recommends process changes for ease of production test personnel, cost reduction and quality improvement
• Sets-up and maintains equipment for an operational Engineering development lab
• Assist in development of new circuit and PCB designs as needed
• Performs in-process testing on low quantity sales samples and Engineering models
• Writes Acceptance Test Procedures, Qualification test procedures and Final reports among other project deliverables
• Supports supervising or supporting tests performed by external laboratories

• Supervises test technicians as part of the engineering support role by providing them with the theoretical basis for measurement techniques, test equipment operation, test equipment calibration, circuit theory and trouble shooting
• Provides technicians with components and dedicated equipment to support their role in quality assurance testing and provide data analysis as needed

• Exercises project management skills to insure proper execution and timely completion of assigned projects

• Drives research and justifications for capital investments in test related equipment
• Support technical discussions, spec reviews and/or tollgates with both internal and external customers

Supervision: Does not Supervise anyone

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or equivalent education/experience
• Knows the basics of electrical engineering and the working theory and physics of components like resistors, capacitors, inductors, transistors, MOSFETS, amplifiers, etc.
• Knows the basic concepts and theory of RF and RF components like switches, amplifiers, power dividers/combiners, couplers, attenuators, amplifiers, Insertion loss, return loss, VSWR, inter modulation, compression, and etc.
• Knows how to use test equipment like Vector Network analyzers, Spectrum analyzers, P ower Supplies, Oscilloscopes, DMM, DAQs
• Knowledge of LabView or equivalent programming language
• Recommend 2 of 5 years of experience in Test Engineering in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with electrical and environmental testing of electromechanical hardware products
• Must have proficient PC skills relevant to the position (Excel, Word, Power Point, and Microsoft Project).
• Possess excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, to communicate effectively with Coworkers, Customers, and Suppliers.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to read documents and computer screens
• Able to move around an office building and up stairs
• Able to sit/stand for long periods of time
• Able to type on a computer keyboard
• Able to communicate through a telephone
• Able to communicate with co-workers

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Pay Range: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00annually

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

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.

Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critic al illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year depending on schedule worked, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, tuition assistance; bu siness travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

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.

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 contact  accommodations@mpgdover.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

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