RF Technician

RF Technician

Crescend Technologies is seeking a skilled RF Technician to join our team in Glendale Heights, IL. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with vector analyzer grade equipment and be responsible for performing tests on materials and electrical components. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong technical background in RF and microwave systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize vector analyzer grade equipment to conduct tests on materials and electrical components.
• Perform tests on materials and document results accurately and in detail.
• Create test reports summarizing findings and collaborate with engineering teams for complex analyses.
• Submit test reports for approval by engineering leads and business development teams.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of reports to clients or customers.
• Maintain and manage digital ecosystem infrastructure for testing systems.
• Oversee test record database, ensuring accurate documentation and data integrity.
• Support and conduct customer application tests within microwave system test lines, with a focus on high-energy microwave systems.
• Execute tests following outlined protocols and standards.
• Systematically record test results, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Analyze test results to identify trends or anomalies.
• Generate and deliver comprehensive test reports based on findings.

Qualifications and Skills

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with vector analyzer grade equipment and testing instrumentation.
• Strong knowledge of electrical testing methods and report creation.
• Proficiency with digital tools and database management systems for tracking test data.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams (engineering, business development, and customers).
• Experience with microwave systems and high-energy applications is a plus.
• Knowledge of data analytics as applied to industrial systems is highly desirable.