A optical manufacturer is seeking a RF Test Technician to join their team!

General Description:

• As a highly skilled contributor, works independently performing a variety of tasks related to acoustic optical test meeting production demands and targets.
• Optical components tested include but are not limited to AO modulators, AO deflectors, and AO multichannels.
• Performs set-up and calibration of critical test set-ups. Responsible for recording and generating test data.
• Determines pass or fail against test specifications, methods and procedures from prints, drawings and diagrams.
• Tests and troubleshoots assemblies and/or final systems as required.
• May complete rework on assemblies and/or systems as a result of testing.
• Prepares technical reports summarizing findings and recommending solutions to technical problems.
• May assist in the selection and set-up of specialized test equipment.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for set up and calibration of laser test set-ups including maintaining lab space and equipment calibrations.
• Test Optical components against predetermined specifications per print.
• Troubleshoot and rework test set ups and or device failures.
• Maintain product documentation and production test data as required.
• May create work instructions and test procedures as required.
• Support and assist Engineering in development of new products and or new processes. This includes areas such as Design, Quality, and Sales providing data, running samples and or experiments.
• Ensure production priorities are met per production schedules.
• Follow cleanroom procedures when operating under cleanroom conditions.
• Provide technical support and training to other test personnel and AO manufacturing.

Safety Requirements:

• May be asked to work with hazardous materials and waste including but not limited to: Acetone, Isopropyl Alcohol, and Methanol.
• Will be exposed to a variety of lasers and will be required to follow all laser safety procedures.
• May be required to provide laser safety training to department staff.

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with databases and programs such as FMP and Labview.
• Knowledge and hands on experience with RF equipment including but not limited to spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscope, and network analyzers.
• Knowledge and experience of standard Photonics tools and equipment including but not limited to lasers, detectors, lenses, and beam scanners.
• Knowledge and background in basic linear optics concepts and fundamentals including but not limited to diffraction efficiency, scatter, and insertion efficiency.
• Must have good interactive, verbal, and communicative skills.
• Must be able to work on complex jobs, use good judgement, and have self-initiative.
• Minimum AS degree in electronics or lasers preferred or 6-8 years’ work experience in related field.