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Production Test Technician at CAES

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.

Location: Lansdale, Pennsylvania





Job Description:

Production Test Technician

Job Description



We are CAES, a technologically advanced electronics company employing more than 3,600 talented makers, thinkers, innovators, and doers nationwide. We build things that solve challenging problems from deep space to the depths of the ocean. We serve customers in defense, aerospace, security, medical, and industrial markets.

Are you searching for a career with a company that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Are you looking for a position with a company that is growing and able to offer long-term professional advancement? Searching for a company that values a friendly work environment and that values YOU? Consider CAES. #peoplefocusedmissiondriven

A career with CAES is more than just a job, it is the pathway to a bright future.


Overview

At CAES in Lansdale, we take raw materials and electronic componentry, apply artisanship and process methods to machine, assemble, paint, test, and tune challenging builds, including microelectronics, within our sprawling Montgomery County location. If this technology sounds like what you are interested in, if you've got a mechanical aptitude, and an affinity for operating many types of tools consider a career at CAES.

As a Production Test Technician you'll learn how to perform operational tests to determine product acceptability and quality. You'll work on a wide variety of complex electronic developmental and production components, subassemblies and systems. You'll follow test specifications, standard test procedures and general written or verbal instructions. The cool part of this role: you conduct those activities in an anechoic test chanber. This is where we put our products through chamber-based techniques designed to simulate the external elements they must withstand in customer use. On the job and formal training will be provided.

CAES-Lansdale is comprised of talented makers, thinkers and doers who like to solve complex problems. Right here in the Philadlephia region, our employees are mission driven and proud of the world-class products they design and manufacture for the most important needs of our time. As a people-focused organization, we empower our employees to drive excellence in all they do.

We offer competitive wages, benefits coverage on day 1, climate controlled work environment, a work schedule that allows every other Friday off, tuition reimbursement, generous PTO and 11 paid holidays per year. Join us!

This will be a scond shift position, after training.


Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • The Antenna Test Technician will perform all antenna, material and environmental testing of antennas to meet testing requirements utilizing a planar near field range, anechoic chamber and environmental test chamber

  • The candidate will be expected to support the testing of production assets. This may include the authoring of processes such as acceptance testing plans, standard operating procedures and reporting of potential improvements.

  • The candidate will operate range instrumentation systems include PNA and PNA-X. Manufacturers/Software will include Orbit F/R 959 suite and NSI nearfield systems. Candidate must be able to configure an anechoic test chamber, set up the instrumentation, calibrate the range acquisition system and collect all required parameters. The candidate will evaluate range instrumentation and perform link budget analysis.

  • Candidate will be responsible to support programs with system test development which includes software and hardware.


  • Support engineering tasks related to the repair, fabrication, assembly, production, installation and testing of antennas and electronic hardware and systems

  • Utilize and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, test manuals, test procedures and performance specifications to perform tests

  • Maintain equipment associated with operating test facility to include insuring equipment is calibrated and maintains adequate inventory of parts to supports maintenance and testing requirements

  • Setup antenna test sequences and interpret test data for validity

  • Generate test reports based on data obtained; provide interpretations of test results identifying areas of concern regarding system performance

  • Make recommendations to improve performance based on past testing on similar systems

  • Maintain electronic records library of test result data on completed customer testing tasks.

  • Must be able to work second shift.


Qualifications


  • A minimum of Two years of experience in antenna design. Desired 3-5 years

  • BSEE and/or Advanced degree in electromagnetics preferred. Candidates with degrees in other engineering disciplines will be considered, if coupled with relevant experience in automotive RF.

  • Experience in antenna technologies.

  • Must have an understanding of electromagnetic theory, microwave and antenna design. Orbit F/R software knowldege.

  • Must have good work experience with a signal generator

  • Must be Proficient in MATLAB.

  • Experience of tackling key technical problems or innovative designs independently.

  • Proactive and self-motivated. Curiosity and sensitivity for science, technology and engineering are essential.

  • This position will require a variety of skills and cover many varied tasks.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

  • Must be able to work second shift.




Employment Transparency:

CAES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of CAES to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. CAES will refrain from discharging, or otherwise discriminating against, employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants.

The EEO is the Law poster is available here and the poster supplement is available here.

The Pay Transparency Policy is available here.

CAES is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to CAEScareers@caes.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.


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