Electronic Technician at Pole Zero Acquisition, Inc. in West Chester, Ohio

Job Description:

Pole/Zero Corporation, a division of Microwave Products Group, is looking for talented people to join our organization!

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG)is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of four business units in five manufacturing locations.Our brand names are recognized globally including:BSC Filters, York, UK; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic and Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH.
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.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Position isresponsible for the basic testing, aligning and troubleshooting of the standard and volume-based products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Test Functions

• Setup and perform repetitive technical electronic test functions with the assistance of more senior technicians and the aide of written procedures and instructions.


• Align, tune and troubleshoot standard product filters.


• Troubleshoot circuit card assemblies to component level.


• Perform simple electronic assembly such as installing a select-on test component or soldering a tap wire on an inductor during filter alignment in order to get the product to perform to specification properly.


• Perform simple mechanical assembly such as installing a cover or installing cables in order to get the product to perform to specification properly.


• Required to perform component level troubleshoot and repair of RF hopping filters and subassemblies such as digital controllers, RF Platforms, etc.


• Use of schematics, PCB/PWB layouts, mechanical drawings, and work instructions.


• Standard product technicians will use Agilent/HP Network Analyzers, and automated tests sets.


• Perform simple continuity tests on wire harnesses per manufacturing drawings and / or wire charts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be well versed in the use of common RF test equipment (including calibration & troubleshooting).


• Must have knowledge of RF filter principles such as bandwidth, Q, insertion loss, and return loss as well as an advance understanding of filter alignment and component function.


• Basic PC skills are required for data entry and use of test software.


• Demonstrates ability to read schematics and troubleshoot simple circuits.


• Exposure to commonly used test equipment such as oscilloscope, multi-meter, power supplies, spectrum analyzer and network analyzer.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The education and/or experience listed below represents the knowledge, skill or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to interface effectively with internal customers.


• Ability to work closely with all levels of the organization.


• High level of attention to detail.


• Ability to read drawings and schematics.


• Ability to pass and obtain an IPC-610 certification.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident - Green Card Holder)


• High school diploma or GED required.


• Minimum 2-year degree in an electronics field from an accredited college, university or technical school required.


• Minimum 2 years of RF related technician's experience required.


• Knowledge of J-STD-OO1-D preferred and ability to obtain certification once employed is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stand, walk, and sit throughout the 10-hour shift.


• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposed to moving mechanical parts, and low voltage electrical circuits while on the manufacturing floor.


• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when in restricted manufacturing areas.

WORK SCHEDULES:

• Normal work hours are 5:30 AM to 4:10 PM.


• Normal workdays are Monday through Thursday.


• Lunch period is 40 minutes per shift, unpaid.


• Breaks are two 15-minute per shift.

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.