Electronic 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; 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.Are you an Electronic Technician with a passion for supporting our nations military communications? If so, we want to speak with you about this opportunity As a Technician at Microwave Products Group Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will support the military community by being responsible for the basic testing, aligning and troubleshooting of the standard and volume-based products. Primary Responsibilities of this position include: Setup and perform repetitive technical electronic test functions with the assistance of more senior technicians and the aide of written procedures and instructions. Align, tune and troubleshoot standard product filters. Troubleshoot circuit card assemblies to component level. Perform simple electronic assembly such as installing a select-on test component or soldering a tap wire on an inductor during filter alignment in order to get the product to perform to specification properly. Perform simple mechanical assembly such as installing a cover or installing cables in order to get the product to perform to specification properly. Required to perform component level troubleshoot and repair of RF hopping filters and subassemblies such as digital controllers, RF Platforms, etc. Use of schematics, PCB/PWB layouts, mechanical drawings, and work instructions. Standard product technicians will use Agilent/HP Network Analyzers, and automated tests sets. Perform simple continuity tests on wire harnesses per manufacturing drawings and / or wire charts. Knowledge, skills and abilities strongly preferred include: Must be well versed in the use of common RF test equipment (including calibration & troubleshooting). Must have knowledge of RF filter principles such as bandwidth, Q, insertion loss, and return loss as well as an advance understanding of filter alignment and component function. Basic PC skills are required for data entry and use of test software. Demonstrates ability to read schematics and troubleshoot simple circuits. Exposure to commonly used test equipment such as oscilloscope, multi-meter, power supplies, spectrum analyzer and network analyzer.  Ability to interface effectively with internal customers. Ability to work closely with all levels of the organization. High level of attention to detail. Ability to read drawings and schematics. Ability to pass and obtain an IPC-610 certification. Requirements Include: Must be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) High school diploma or GED required. Minimum 2-year degree in an electronics field from an accredited college, university or technical school required. Minimum 2 years of RF related technicians experience required. Knowledge of J-STD-OO1-D preferred and ability to obtain certification once employed is required. Benefits Include: Annual incentive plan (bonus) Paid vacation and sick time Up to 10 paid holidays/year (based on schedule worked) 4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charity Health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductions Short-term and long-term disability insurance 100% company paid Other ancillary insurance options available 401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salary Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year #LI-HT1 #SWEWork Arrangement : Onsite Pay Range: - per hour Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.