RF Engineering Technician

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented individual for our division Plasma Control Technologies at the San Jose site as a

RF Engineering Technician

For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication. 

In the Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) division, we manufacture specialized components that are required for the precise control of plasma processes and are used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones or tablets.

What will you do:

· Work directly with RF engineers and system design managers to perform critical testing of custom auto-match products.

· Identify and troubleshoot product hardware/software issues found during testing and report the findings to the engineering team.

· Compile and communicate testing results and conclusions to the project manager and the engineering team.

· Document and maintain test procedures and test protocols, and be a liaison with the production team.

· Build system and sub-system assemblies for internal and customer use.

· Train production and application engineers on testing new products following the R&D test procedures.

What you bring:

· BS Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience, with approximately 5+ years of experience in working with RF devices and test equipment.

· Knowledge of setting up, configuring and calibrating test equipment, namely VNA, impedance analyzer, power meter, spectrum analyzer, AWG, RFG, scope, etc.

· Understanding of safety requirements when operating high-power RF equipment.

· Good problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues with the system under test.

· Must be able to work effectively in a highly interactive team environment, and multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

The target salary range for this job is approximately $52.00 to $57.00 / hour.

 *Job summaries account for a range of qualifications, skills, and experience that can be considered. We are committed to making fair and equitable job offers based on a number of factors including but not limited to the job scope, market conditions, and candidate skill level and depth of experience.

Why join us?

• Collaborate with diverse international colleagues from all over the world for a successful listed multinational company headquartered in Switzerland.
• Take on inspiring projects in a highly dynamic environment and thriving industry, which is growing globally in emerging and mature markets.
• Attractive training and career opportunities in our global locations, as well as flexible work arrangements.
• Comet Technologies USA Inc. offers an excellent and competitive compensation package; an excellent work environment; and a comprehensive benefit program (including medical, dental and vision care benefits), tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) plan, vacation and paid sick days.

EEO STATEMENT:

Comet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Comet does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your complete online application and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

For this vacancy, we only consider direct applications. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered.