RF Electronic Technician II

This is a 60 to 90 day temporary position being recruited by a Staffing Agency. Please respond to this posting with a resume outlining your skills and abilities to function in this capacity.

Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 4:30PM.

Position Summary:

The Electronic Service Technician II is responsible for troubleshooting and conducting root cause analysis with land mobile radio systems. The technician is responsible to work with portable, mobile, and occasionally base station radios. The Electronics Service Technician II should have solid knowledge of electronics theory, advanced operations of radio equipment, functions of test and diagnostic equipment (Analyzers, power meters, and other specialized equipment) as well as capable to work with computer software.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Test/troubleshoot to component level complex circuit card assemblies’ modules and assembled units

Use general purpose and complex or specialized test equipment to perform complex testing of components and assemblies

Assemble data and assist in the upkeep of documentation

Troubleshoot, repair and maintain specialized electronic test fixtures

Deal with more complex problems of test/troubleshooting

Assist engineering personnel in setting up test configurations for new designs

Develop theoretical working knowledge of complex digital or RF/Analog circuits

Understand the proper use of specialized test equipment

Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment and the nature of technical problems and possible solutions including part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies

Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate design proposals for improving equipment performance or other factors, or to obtain data for development, standardization and quality control

Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data and make recommendations for changes in product or test method

Ability to troubleshoot and fault isolate complex CCAs down to the component level with some guidance

Ability to understand and operate spectrum analyzers and power meters

The RF Electronics Technician must have the ability to work in a production environment and follow standard manufacturing processes to include ESD requirements

Talking with customers on the phone

All duties as assigned by Supervisor

Knowledge & Skills:

Strong computer skills including Excel, Word and Power Point required

Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills

Good analytical skills

Very detail-oriented, accurate and organized

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Confidentiality and time management

Qualifications:

Education: Associate’s degree in Electronics

Experience: 5 years of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Customer service training talking with customers on the phone

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

Work typically takes place in a normal production environment requiring: sitting, walking, lifting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, talking, hearing and seeing

Operate a PC and other office equipment

Travel between floors and office buildings may be required

Environmental conditions: noise, vibration, oils, solvents, chemicals