Engineering Technician

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 timeUp to 10 paid holidays/year4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charityHealth, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductionsShort-term and long-term disability insurance - 100% company paidOther ancillary insurance options available401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable)Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salaryEducational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per yearGym membership reimbursement up to $120 per yearPrimary Responsibilities of this position include:Assist with the design and test of RF architectures including test fixtures and racks/benchesWork with engineers and technicians to review and optimize current testing processesSupport standardization of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for engineering and production applicationsReview and implement solutions to leverage performance improvements of new technologyPerform component level troubleshooting and repair of RF modules and assembliesAssist engineers with the development of test plans, procedures, and test instructionsPerform testing, collect data, and analyze the results, including documentation of the findingsSupport DVT and Qualification activities as requiredPerform maintenance or repairs of equipment and fixtures as requiredFunction effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary teamCreate PCB prototypes as requiredKnowledge, skills and abilities strongly preferred include:Demonstrated experience working hands-on in a manufacturing or engineering environmentKnowledge and familiarity with RF test equipment, such as signal generators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and other standard RF test equipmentDemonstrated ability to multi-task, remain organized and complete objectives on timeProficient in the use of Microsoft Windows and MS Office applicationsAbility to work independently with little supervision