Job Description

Bench test carrier grade Remote Radio Units (RRU) and the various modules including radio, power amplifier, digital baseband control and power supply.

Very familiar with RF test equipment such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers power meters. Experienced in testing with scripts. Perform failure analysis of RX and TX paths of a radio. Research components to support repair and troubleshooting as needed. Work with peers and hardware engineering to complete daily tasks set forth by management.

Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Responsibilities

1. Setup RF test environment using Duplexer, Directional coupler, RF power divider/combiner, RF attenuator and RF accessories. Inspection and RF function test of wireless product using RF test equipment such as Signal Generator, Spectrum Analyzer, Power meter and Network Analyzer. Calibrate test equipment daily. 
2. Ability to troubleshoot with and without schematics and draw simple schematics from circuit boards. Repair failure boards according to the repair procedure document. Have a thorough understanding of digital and analog circuit design and theory and be able to apply it to component-level troubleshooting. Must be able to research component information from datasheets to gain circuit knowledge and to accurately request parts. Must have the ability to meet production standards, metrics, schedules and demands and be able to converse with other technicians, engineering or management about repairs performed or current progress on RMA’s. Adherence to ISO processes.
3. Updating repair records correctly and repeatedly using a PC and ERP system, recording calibrated equipment IDs within test records as required.
4. Must have a high skill of reasoning with the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of practical problems. Deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases and work with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
5. Manage special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in electronics or equivalent from a two-year College or technical school. Certification a plus.
• At least 5 years’ experience with RF cellular equipment or a strong background of more than 6 years in the equivalent electronics field designing or repairing commercial radio equipment and circuit boards. 
• Experience with Wireless equipment design or repairs of commercial grade radios.
• Work with Test and Repair Technicians and Engineers, refining test processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of link budget and path loss calculations and measurements.
• Experience with various test equipment – spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, network analyzers and logic analyzers.
• Excellent verbal, written and PC skills.
• Ability to work overtime when required.

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