Job Description

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales, and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits’ products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement, and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance, and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea, and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.

Mini-Circuits sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, and sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website.

We are looking to hire an Equipment Maintenance and Asset Calibration technician responsible to manage tracking, maintenance and calibration of all in-house production and engineering equipment. Works closely with the various engineering teams, MPE, MAED and Production members to ensure smooth running of engineering and production test and measurement equipment. Monitors the calibration frequency and traceability of inspection, production, and test equipment which can affect product quality.

Salary Range: $31.50 - $36.00 per hour

Job Function:

• To perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Create/Maintain maintenance procedures and schedules for production equipment.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of electrical, instrumentation and automation systems (Process instrumentation diagrams, block diagrams and drawings).
• Communicate with machine suppliers regarding possible problems with equipment.
• Trains production operators on routine preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate calibration and repair schedule with outside calibration source.
• Remove equipment from workstations for repair or calibration.
• Timely notification to departments of required re-calibration and maintenance.
• Maintain records of certification and calibration.
• Maintain inventory of all pertinent materials and equipment.
• Maintain records of pertinent manufacturers’ calibration/repair information.
• Evaluate calibration results in order to adjust calibration intervals and to classify conditions of use.
• Enter all new equipment into the database.
• Perform in-house calibration for selected equipment such as torque wrench, pneumatic/electric screwdriver, wrist strap tester etc.
• Assure initial certification of all pertinent equipment before use.
• Work with purchasing to obtain required equipment by gathering information from users and vendors.
• Receive and sign for all new, calibrated or repaired equipment.
• Qualify and assign serial numbers for new or modified test fixtures.
• Revise class of use, shorten or extend calibration cycle intervals, recommend calibration service suppliers, and withdraw from service equipment out of calibration.
• Identify potential problems and notify team leader/supervisor/manager as necessary.
• Any other job-related activity as assigned by the supervisor/manager.

The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above is not comprehensive and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.

Qualifications:

• Certification or Degree in a technical field (i.e., Electrical Technologies/Technician) and 3-5 years of experience in a related field.
• Engineering troubleshooting and repair of machines and equipment.
• Good knowledge of reading blueprints, electrical schematics, and pneumatic diagrams.
• Proven experience in installation, maintenance trouble shooting set ups, adjustments, and some repair of industrial equipment in mechanical, electrical pneumatic areas.
• Ability to read, write, and orally communicate in English.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 70 lbs.
• Computer savvy.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cultural Focus

• Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work
• Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement
• Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company’s goals
• Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession – by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers
• Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail
• Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork
• Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for extended periods of time required.
• Occasional travel, some overnight, as required.

Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management’s discretion.

Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.