RF Test Technician

A C Human Resources Ltd ,
Stockton-on-Tees, Durham
Salary: £20000 - £30000 per annum + DOE + Benefits

Overview

Due to continued growth an internationally recognised microwave and millimetre-wave business with significant international presence across a range of markets is actively seeking a RF Test Technician with electromagnetic radiation / radio frequency knowledge to join the team at their HQ in County Durham. We are able to consider a range of backgrounds and experiences, so in addition to experienced RF Test Technicians, Quality Technicians, and skilled assemblers, applications are also invited from recent graduates, PhD students close to completion, Post-doctoral Researchers, Research Associates, and scientists with a keen interest in Radio Frequency / RF products and semiconductors or optoelectronics. What is essential is to have a good level of manual dexterity and an eye for attention to detail. Some exposure to Test Systems and Test Instrumentation such as Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analysis, Vector Network Analyser, Signal Generator, would be desirable, as would experience of Labview programming and user skills. Training can be given There will be career progression opportunities within the business such as a move into the RF Design Engineering Team in the future. This part of the North East of England is a friendly, picturesque and affordable place to live. Any candidate willing to relocate close to the site can expect relocation support and we can also consider candidates willing to commute on a weekly basis. This independent company is renowned for their design consultancy services and has a proven track record in the supply of GaAs, GAN and SiGe based MMICs up to 150GHz (bespoke, customisable and general purpose), and MMIC packaging solutions and modules. Their products are used in some of the most demanding markets including Aerospace, Commercial, Communication, Defence and Space. As the RF Test Technician you will be performing a business critical role and working with the highly skilled multi-disciplined team to work collaboratively on a wide variety of large projects as well as taking the lead on elements. This is an exciting time to join the business as they are working on some very significant and high profile projects (i.e. commercial satellites, autonomous cars), are continuing to develop new applications for emerging technologies (i.e. 5G and 6G), and are always exploring ways to work with new clients outside of traditional market sectors (i.e. novel propulsion system). Their modern headquarters in County Durham (North East England) comprise of offices, prototyping laboratory, clean room testing facilities, and are easily accessible by car and public transport. They continually invest significant resources into the business including acquiring the latest analytical test equipment for their clean room facility (up to 150GHz), expanding their international presence with a new facility in Europe, and creating these new permanent positions. Apply now to be considered immediately by a business renowned for its continued investment into research & development, dedication to diversifying its product offerings through NPD and NPI, and continued focus on improving the experience of their valued customers. When applying for this role, please indicate your current salary (plus benefits package), minimum salary required, notice period and your reasons for wishing to move from your current company. Alliance Consulting is acting as an employment agency in this respect. Alliance Consulting specialise in the placement of engineers throughout the UK. By sending us your CV you are explicitly consenting to our processing of your personal data on a computer database and/or in manual files for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. This processing will be carried out in accordance with the UK Data Protection Act 1998. By applying for this role you hereby consent to us submitting your CV to our client. If you do not wish your CV to be sent to our client then you must clearly state this to us. Equally, if there are any companies that you do not wish your CV to be sent to (for whatever reason), then please let us know of this when you apply. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89735311