RF/Microwave Engineer 1

JOB SUMMARY

As a RF/Microwave Engineer 1 at Marki Microwave you will be part of a highly skilled team developing the next generation of Marki best-in-class RF products. You will be responsible for new product introduction and sustaining activities for a family of products. The new product introduction responsibility includes creating working prototypes and fully characterizing their performance using advanced assembly and test techniques. The sustaining activities involve technical solutions to ensure on time delivery, reliability, and cost reduction.

This role is ideal for someone looking to further their technical knowledge and expertise in high frequency RF component engineering through a hands-on approach in a fast-paced, dynamic development environment. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own all engineering activities for a family of products including multiple new product introductions to production and sustaining activities.
• Coordinate with the Design and CAD teams to create documentation for state-of-the-art high frequency packages including surface mount packages (such as QFNs), connectorized modules, evaluation circuits, and surface mount eval boards.
• Own all product release documents including bill of materials, mechanical outline drawings, assembly drawings, work instructions and component datasheets. 
• Review prototype materials, circuit layout, component selection and device assembly for new prototypes and ensure that all tooling required is ready in time for assembly and test. 
• Work with the prototype assembly team to deliver builds on time; follow up on issues or changes as needed during the build process. 
• Troubleshoot prototypes and packaging designs for electrical, mechanical, or reliability issues. 
• Create robust test plans that quickly and efficiently validate prototypes, and that can be used as a basis for in depth analysis and full characterization. 
• Generate test travelers for the production team to use to validate parts in production quantities. 
• Understand the theory behind RF/Microwave testing and know how to run component level tests including but not limited to S-parameters, Noise Figure/Temperature, Conversion Loss, Power Compression, Harmonic Generation, Intermodulation Distortion, Spur Generation, and Transient Response Time. 
• Generate test data for all datasheet parameters as well as specific customer requested measurements covering DC to >125GHz.
• Troubleshoot test and measurement issues including equipment setup, calibration and test conditions to confirm that testing is performed accurately. Creatively solve characterization problems with systematic solutions. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, QA, Planning, Trade Compliance, Purchasing, and Reliability) to ensure all drawings and technical documents are error free prior to manufacturing release. 
• Manage priorities and communicate regularly with Product Engineer Manager on progress and challenges. 
• Improve product reliability, help ensure on time delivery, and reduce cost with technical solutions
• Help procurement identify alternate sources
• Process Engineering Change Notices to document changes
• Support production with complex technical issues or test processes 
• Promote an ethics-based business culture in the organization.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and at least 1-2 years’ working with high performance RF products.; or equivalent experience. 
• Strong device physics background and good understanding of RF components (Mixers, Passives, Amplifiers, Switches). 

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Hands on experience working with RF and Electronic Test Equipment (Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Power Meter, Power Supplies, Oscilloscope, Multimeter, etc.) to characterize high frequency devices and modules. 
• Understanding of electronics packaging and manufacturing processes including surface mount packaging, reflow soldering, wire bonding, die attach, circuit board materials, etc. 
• Experience with microelectronics prototyping, interpreting assembly drawings and engineering specifications, and a good knowledge of electronic components. 
• Exposure to mechanical drafting tools in general and AutoCAD in particular is a plus. 
• Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Able to organize and manage multiple, simultaneous projects and priorities; generate and analyze data quickly and efficiently to meet time-to-market needs. 
• Experience in software programming such as C, Python, Matlab, and other common measurement automation and analysis tools is a plus.
• Commitment to work with a hands-on approach in a team atmosphere.
• Experience in Product Development, New Product Introduction (prototype to volume ramp-up) or Manufacturing Engineering with electromechanical devices is a strong plus. 

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Business Acumen: Awareness and knowledge of and insight into the organization’s vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics; ability to apply this understanding appropriately to diverse situations. Knowledge, insight, and understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company’s business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Change: Knowledge of and ability to align the organization’s people and culture with changes in business strategy, organizational structure, technology and business processes.

• Communication: Successful communication involves five components. Verbal communication refers to your ability to speak clearly and concisely. Nonverbal communication includes the capacity to project positive body language and facial expressions.     Written communication refers to your skillfulness in composing text messages, reports, and other types of documents. Visual communication involves your ability to relay information using pictures and other visual aids. Active listening should also be considered a key communication soft skill because it helps you listen to and actually hear what others say. You need to be able to listen to understand how to best communicate with someone.

• Strategic Thinking: Understands business issues and opportunities and translates or aligns them to a vision, strategy and plans to chart a course of action.

• Teamwork: Collaborate with others to achieve common goals. Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers. Exercise the ability to compromise and be adaptable. 
• Problem-Solving / Critical Thinking: Ability to balance the needs of different people in a solution to a problem. Able to meet the needs of different constituents in the solution of a problem. Able to solve problems with multiple criteria that need to be met. Identifies and assesses all potential responses to a problem. 
• Integrity / Work Ethic: Deal with Conflict Properly. Report Unethical Behavior. Be upfront about your short comings. Be willing to do hard work. Take accountability for your actions. Be a team player. Respect others. Don’t abuse your power. Keep morale up.
• Interpersonal Skills: Interpersonal competencies help you interact, communicate, and collaborate with others effectively. Typical examples of interpersonal skills include empathy, active listening, and emotional intelligence