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INTRODUCTION

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits’ products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea and aircraft, automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.

Mini-Circuits sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website.

Position Summary:

The Engineering Technician plays a key role in supporting the transition of complex RF products-both passive and active, up to 110 GHz-from development into production. This position works closely within a cross-functional team including design engineering, program management, quality, mechanical design, and RF test to ensure designs are manufacturable, testable, and reliable. The Engineering Technician independently sets up, operates, calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots RF and DC test systems, and serves as a key technical resource for qualification builds, production support, and failure investigations. This role also leads detailed analysis of customer returns following initial review by the Failure Analysis Team (FAT).

Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000

Job Function:

- Supports and performs detailed failure analysis using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment (e.g., network analyzers, Keyence systems).
- Interpret complex assembly drawings and schematics; provide detailed markups, feedback, and recommendations for design and process improvements.
- Independently set up, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance on RF, DC, and automated test equipment.
- Ensure laboratory equipment and work areas meet safety, cleanliness, and operational standards; act as a role model for best lab practices.
- Configure and operate test setups for electrical and RF testing of components, subassemblies, and finished products.
- Provide schematic and layout markups for prototypes and pre-production builds to improve testability and manufacturability.
- Test, troubleshoot, and debug engineering prototypes with minimal supervision.
- Design and implement custom test setups for engineering evaluations and root-cause investigations.
- Record, validate, and analyze test data; ensure accuracy and traceability of results.
- Plot, interpret, and summarize evaluation data to support engineering decisions.
- Take ownership of lab equipment readiness and reliability, including troubleshooting equipment issues.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to develop tuning patterns, component value changes, and other design optimizations to enable stable manufacturing.
- Write and review test procedures, work instructions, and comprehensive test reports.
- Train and mentor production technicians on alignment, tuning, and test procedures; provide ongoing technical support.
- Interface directly with production, quality, and engineering teams to resolve test-related issues and drive corrective actions.
- Support and complete product documentation, including Engineering runs and Final Design Reviews.
- Contribute technical expertise during design reviews, qualification builds, and production readiness activities.

The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.

Qualifications

- High School Diploma, GED, or international equivalent required
- Technician Certification + 5 years of experience in RF Product Test, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in RF Product Test or related field
- Understanding of Quality Certification Systems such as ISO 9001 and related
- Familiar with a wide range of RF debug and test equipment
- Strong communication verbal and written skills to work in a CFT environment
- Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership to drive high level tasks to completion
- Ability to setup and operate DC and RF test equipment
- Ability to read, write and orally communicate in English
- Ability to read and interpret an assembly drawing
- Ability to utilize electronic work instructions and assembly drawings
- Ability to sit at a bench for an extended period of time
- Ability to work under a microscope
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Power Point and Excel
- Knowledge of ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and prevention procedures

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cultural Focus:

- Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work
- Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement
- Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company’s goals
- Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession – by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers
- Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions
- Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail
- Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork
- Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect

Additional Requirements/Skills

- Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
- Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including [paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k)] to eligible employees.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- 401k and Profit-Sharing Programs
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employer-Sponsored Wellness Plans
- Commuter Benefits
- Hospital & Accident Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Benefit Advocate & Employee Assistance Program.

Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management’s discretion.

Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.