RF Test Engineer (3rd shift and weekends)
TÜV SÜD · New Brighton, MN · 3 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
Roles and Responsibilities
- Perform RF testing for intentional and unintentional radiators used in North America, Japan, and Europe.
- Conduct testing on wireless transmitters used for CMS, GMRS, CBRS, and U-NII services.
- Execute RF testing in accordance with:
- ETSI
- FCC
- ICES
- EN
- Operate RF and test equipment including:
- Spectrum analyzers
- Signal generators
- EMI receivers
- Oscilloscopes
- Antennas
- Power meters
- Network analyzers
- Maintain accurate electronic documents and perform detailed data collation.
- Prepare comprehensive test plans, procedures, and test reports.
- Generate test documentation including:
- Photographs
- Measurement uncertainty calculations
- Test methodologies
- Compliance summaries
- Support customers before and during RF test programs.
- Validate customer requirements, including occasional on-site visits when necessary.
- Provide technical input to support quotation generation and customer proposals.
- Troubleshoot RF test failures and support corrective actions.
- Develop specialist expertise in areas such as rail, marine, military, automotive, or wireless radio testing.
- Provide training and technical guidance to team members as needed.
- Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Ensure all work is performed in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 Quality System requirements.
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline; or equivalent technical diploma.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in RF testing, wireless testing, or product certification.
- Basic understanding of EMC, EMI, and RF principles and measurement techniques.
- Familiarity with wireless communication technologies and standards.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to quality and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple testing activities while preparing technical reports.
- Comfortable interacting with customers and cross-functional teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good commercial and customer-service awareness.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Flexibility to work off-shift when project requirements demand.