Req ID: 126236
Remote Position: No
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Minnesota
City: Maple Grove
Summary
The RF Test Engineer supports engineering, development and production activities as a key
technical resource of the RF test and assembly areas.
Primarily responsible for designing, implementing and documenting innovative RF production test solutions, including (but not limited to) test processes and procedures, test tooling, test equipment, and test documentation; this includes hands-on test validation (proto@type/first article as a minimum), training of test technicians to perform RF tests and acting as cover for RF technician for RF test execution. Additional responsibilities include trouble-shooting as necessary to build/repair and deliver high quality.
Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
Leads and supports Environmental Stress Screening (Vibration and Thermal Cycling).
Works on product quote and product release teams as necessary.
Tests/troubleshoots RF product assemblies as necessary to meet production/quality goals.
Interfaces closely with customers, sales and design personnel as required defining, developing and quoting new RF products, tooling, test requirements and inspection parameters along with resolving any related engineering or manufacturing issues.
Defines criteria, development outline and performs new equipment evaluations and justifications as determined using the Technology Roadmap.
Ensures that new and existing processes are safe, ergonomically friendly, and meet all State and Federal OSHA, and Environmental laws.
When called upon, provides technical leadership of diverse engineering disciplines, project planning, and provide technical solutions to customer requirements including, but not limited to, ITAR/EAR/EAR99 classifications, communication for customer configurations, and ultimate program execution following contract award ensuring 100% compliance with the Departments of State and Commerce. Will also participate in ongoing team meetings to identify requirements, specifications, export classifications, timelines and customer expectations.
Defines and provides accurate and user-friendly process documentation including routers, work instructions, control plans, preventative maintenance and data records.
Provides day to day support to production to meet their on-time delivery, and ensures that all manufactured products meet or exceed applicable standards.
Mentors and trains personnel (particularly RF test technicians/operators) in the use of tools, work techniques, and skills required in accomplishing their work assignments. Keeps Production Supervisor informed of progress in assigned areas.
Leads initiatives to implement lean enterprise philosophies.
Travels as situations arise pertaining to the job, as deemed necessary.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
Experience in the development of manufacturing test strategies for RF products.
Experience in using standard test equipment for testing and characterization of RF products, such as Signal Generator, Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, etc.
Experience in RF product subsystem component testing (Antenna, LNA, PA, Mixers, etc)
Good understanding of key test and measurement concepts utilized in RF characterization of transmitters, receivers and transceivers, such as Phase & Amplitude, IP3, EVM, Gain Flatness, Sensitivity, Noise Figure, etc.
Experience in developing and implementing functional/product test plans and test cases
Experience in RF module level integration and testing automation test development
Experience in supporting manufacturing sites, where RF products are built and tested
Experience in developing test automation software/scripts using standard software languages, such as Python, Matlab, Test Stand, LabVIEW, C/C++, C#, etc.
Some experience with functional testing of PCAs
Experience in developing cost-effective test stations for volume manufacturing
Experience in design and debugging of RF test fixtures
Experience in the use of CAD/CAM data.
Experience in developing new processes
Physical Demands
Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
Occasional travel may be required.
Typical Experience
Minimum of 5 years related experience in RF testing role in a manufacturing environment
Typical Education
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering.
Educational Requirements may vary by Geography
Salary Expectations and Benefit Summary
The salary range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including by not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate. Salary Range: $71,370k-$106,176k Annually.
Celestica provides eligible employees (those who are scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week) with a range of benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short and long term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits and a 401k plan with company match.
Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
