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 a Test Engineer with a passion for supporting our nation’s military communications? If so, we want to speak with you about this opportunity!
As a Test 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:

• Must be a US Person (US Citizen or permanent resident – green card holder)
• BSEE or BSEET from an accredited college or university and 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience with RF based systems required
• Experience with NI LabVIEW a plus
• Experience with military standards and specifications a plus
• Experience designing RF test architectures and ATE systems a plus

Benefits of joining out team!

• 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 (if applicable)
• 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

Work Arrangement : Onsite
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We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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