Engineering Technician, Senior

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Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide project/product support to include: Radio Access Network, GPS, Timing/Reference signal distribution, Device Automation Test Platforms, and other general lab test environment support from initial development, manufacturing, deployment, and all phases of a project/product life cycle

• Responsible for sustaining aspects of the project or product life cycle to include documentation updates, design changes (hardware and software) based on incremental requirement changes

• Responsible for product support tasks that are limited in scope with varying requirements

• Conducts analyses to identify, troubleshoot, diagnose, and/or debug technical issues

• Applications may include analog, RF, and/or digital.

• Familiar with terminology and basic principles of commonly used Radio Access Technologies for mobile telecommunications to include: 5GNR, 4G LTE, and other 3GPP standards

• Calculate path loss in dB for commonly used coaxial cable mediums and RF signal distribution networks

• Use of spectrum/digital modulation analyzer to validate/troubleshoot RF signals

• Creates/updates procedures on Confluence and SharePoint

General Lab Support Skills:

• Effectively and accurately troubleshoots technical issues with minimal guidance

• Proficient with General Purpose Test Equipment to include spectrum/digital modulation analyzers, signal generators, and cable testers

• Performs measurements and executes test plans, as well as failure analysis and debugging of issues

• Leverages knowledge of processes, equipment, and tools to provide comprehensive support

• Conducts high-quality, basic analyses as directed to identify and escalate straightforward issues to leaders

• Completes work on time with minimal guidance

• Communicates status accurately and clearly using an appropriate medium for the audience

• Collaborates and builds rapport with team members to complete work

• Identifies/learns innovative ways to accomplish work and improve processes

• Makes quick, accurate decisions

Engineering Lab Machine Onboarding:

• Adaptive DNS services

• Installs/upgrades Windows software/tools on lab workstations

• PDU configuration/deployment

• Manages, sets up, and maintains benches, racks, and other equipment

• Cable installation (Coax and Ethernet cabling as required)

• Documents SOP of equipment and processes

• Housekeeping and safety standards in the workplace

Level of Responsibility:

• Works independently with little supervision.

• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex and/or detailed information to multiple individuals/audiences with differing knowledge levels.

• Most tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively; mistakes may result in some rework.

• Creativity is needed to draft original documents, imagery, or work products within established guidelines.

• Deductive and inductive problem solving is required; multiple approaches may be taken/necessary to solve the problem; often information is missing or incomplete; intermediate data analysis/interpretation skills may be required.

• Occasionally participates in strategic planning within own area affecting immediate operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• 5+ years of basic electrical/electronics engineering, electronics or RF testing, or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

• CET certificate or 2+ years of electronics coursework.

• 5+ years of experience with general computer skills and Microsoft applications.

• 3+ years experience in Semiconductor or related industry.

• 2+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.

• 3+ years in a leadership role with or without direct reports (only applies to positions with direct reports).

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently transports and installs equipment up to 25 lbs.