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 RF Engineer with a passion for supporting our nation's military communications? If so, we want to speak with you about this opportunity!
As an RF Engineer at Microwave Products Group - Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will support the military community by designing hardware, analyzing data, and validating test fixtures & processes in support of co-site equipment production.
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.
Primary Responsibilities of this position Include:
Design high reliability RF test architectures including fixtures and test racks/benches
Work with engineers and technicians to review and optimize current testing processes
Support standardization of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for engineering and production applications
Review and implement solutions to leverage performance improvements of new technology
Develop solutions to characterize product performance
Utilize Lean and Six Sigma statistical tools to improve product and process performance
Create Change Requests (CR) and Change Orders (CO) as needed to support improvements
Validate new designs for specification compliance
Support and assist with the effective transition of new products from engineering to production
Function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Support sales and marketing
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Include:
Demonstrated experience working hands-on in a manufacturing and/or engineering environment bringing newly developed products to a sustained level of production, as well as supporting legacy products already deployed to manufacturing
Knowledge and familiarity with RF test equipment, such as signal generators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and other standard RF test equipment
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, remain organized and complete objectives on time
Possess a solid understanding of basic manufacturing principles along with knowledge of electrical engineering principles
Ability to work independently with little supervision and deliver meaningful results
Possess practical, hands-on skills and an ability to work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and operators
Knowledge of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) applications such as NI LabVIEW or other similar application
Demonstrated ability to apply Lean and Six Sigma tools in engineering or manufacturing environments
Must have excellent written and verbal skills
Must be able to effectively and efficiently communicate with other departments, including manufacturing, engineering and management
Must be able to communicate effectively with the customer (both internal and external), both in verbal and written formats
Requirements Include: