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Engineering Technician Job in Hamilton, Ohio US

Engineering Technician

Pole/Zero Acquisition, Inc. - Hamilton, OH

Posted: 7/15/2025 - Expires: 10/13/2025

Job ID: 291685703

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Job Description

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.
Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products - engineered components and subsystems - for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

Are you a Engineering Technician with a passion for supporting our nation's military communications? If so, we want to speak with you about this opportunity!

Summary:

As a Engineering Technician at Microwave Products Group - Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will be supporting both engineering and manufacturing functions by testing and troubleshooting electronic systems and modules through the entire NPI process, including design, verification, and production release of these systems.

Why work for us?

We prioritize innovation and creativity, career advancement opportunities, a collaborative culture, work -life balance, and competitive compensation and benefits. The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It's our values that defines us to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially ourselves.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist with the design and test of RF architectures including test fixtures and racks/benches
Work with engineers and technicians to review and optimize current testing processes
Support standardization of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for engineering and production applications
Review and implement solutions to leverage performance improvements of new technology
Perform component level troubleshooting and repair of RF modules and assemblies
Assist engineers with the development of test plans, procedures, and test instructions
Perform testing, collect data, and analyze the results, including documentation of the findings
Support DVT and Qualification activities as required
Perform maintenance or repairs of equipment and fixtures as required
Function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Create PCB prototypes as required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Include:

Demonstrated experience working hands-on in a manufacturing or engineering environment
Knowledge and familiarity with RF test equipment, such as signal generators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and other standard RF test equipment
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, remain organized and complete objectives on time
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows and MS Office applications
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Possess practical, hands-on skills and an ability to work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and operators
Ability to read schematics
Working knowledge of RF measurements such as bandwidth, gain, selectivity, IL, RL, and other variables
Must have excellent written and verbal skills
Proficient soldering skills required (J-STD-001 certification preferred)
Knowledge of MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, and RTCA/DO-160 a plus
Knowledge in the use of prototyping equipment a plus
Knowledge in Additive Manufacturing a plus
Knowledge in the use of LabVIEW programming a plus

Requirements Include:

Must be a US Person (US Citizen or permanent resident - green card holder)
Associate's degree in electronics from an accredited college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience or entry-level with BSEET degree
Experience with RF based systems required
Experience with RF test equipment such as Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and Signal Generators required
Experience with NI LabVIEW a plus
Experience with military standards and specifications a plus
Experience supporting or calibrating RF test architectures a plus

Benefits of joining our team!

Annual incentive plan (bonus)
Paid vacation and sick time
Up to 10 paid holidays/year
4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charity
Health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductions
Short-term and long-term disability insurance - 100% company paid
Other ancillary insurance options available
401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable)
Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salary
Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year

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Work Arrangement : Onsite

Pay Range: - hourly

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, includingup to 10 paid holidays per calendar year (based on schedule worked); paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws,business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contactaccommodations@mpgdover.comfor assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

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This position may be located in:Americas : United States : Ohio : West Chester || Americas : United States : Ohio : Cincinnati || Americas : United States : Ohio : Hamilton

Sub Division :Pole/Zero Acquisition, Inc.

Job Requisition ID :61944

Job Function : Engineering

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Federal Contractor
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
Associate's degree
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
84220798
Salary
N/A
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 4
Graphic Literacy: 4

Workplace Documentation: 4