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Engineering Technician - Contractor - C

State College, PA 16803

Posted: 05/28/2026 Industry: Engineering Job Number: 26-74804 Pay Rate: 37-37 USD/Hour

Job Description

  Role Manufacturing Technician/RF Technician Location State College, PA 16803 (Onsite) Duration 12 Months (contract to hire) Pay Range $35.00-$37.50 Hourly on W2 (Without Benefits)  
JOB DESCRIPTION:
 
Responsible for performing functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.
 
Essential Functions:
•Technician is responsible for testing, troubleshooting, and calibrating avionics electronics
•You will work from drawings, diagrams, customer specifications, schematics, and/or test procedures to Diagnose and analyze problems utilizing a variety of test equipment
•Document test findings and diagnose and analyze problems utilizing a variety of test equipment
•Construct, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment we use to support RF testing/tuning.
•Ensure we have correct functionality of units under test and test equipment.
•Utilize methodical and logical reasoning processes to resolve complex technical issues
•Identify any discrepancies within testing.
•Performs a variety of mechanical or electro-mechanical assembly operations on mechanical/electrical assemblies, sub-assemblies, or end products
•Able to transport up to 30 lbs
 
Qualifications: · Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
 
Preferred Additional Skills:
•AA Degree in electronics or equivalent technical degree
•Working knowledge of MS Office
•Good hand-eye coordination for work under a microscope.
•Must have working knowledge of electronic test equipment.
•Able to read and interpret mechanical/electrical drawings and Bills of Material
•Experience with environmental testing and monitoring of products
•Working knowledge of electronic Theory relating to RF transmission, receivers’circuits, analog and digital circuitry.
•The ability to troubleshoot RF/Digital circuits to the component level.
•Understanding and able to perform calibration of RF circuity and equipment calibration procedures.
•Advanced experience with Test equipment, i.E., signal generators, oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and RF equipment
•Advanced ability to read and understand schematic diagrams to solve complex technical problems, analyze faulty circuits
•Electrical background at the component level
•Capable of identifying problems and contributing to process improvements through the L3Harris E3 continuous improvement process ·J-STD-00, IPC-610
 
Schedule: 9/80 Shift 7: 00-4: 30 Mon-Thur Every other Friday 7: 00-3: 30PM (flexible)

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