• Provide design for test and manufacturing inputs to the development team
• Qualify new products and qualify approval for any subsequent changes to the products
• Manage the transition of the final designs to production and resolve any technical gaps between the design and volume manufacturing requirements
• Analyze production assembly and product performance data
• Provide technical support to design, testing, manufacturing, applications & marketing departments on new and existing designs
• Develop & implement process modeling & process control strategies
• Drive product performance improvement and develop cost reduction metrics
• Work closely with design team, assembly operations, test development engineering and external suppliers
• Actively participate in design review meetings
• Keep products competitive & recommend changes to improve predictability of product performance by establishing a product performance matrix
• Involved in failure analysis
• Evaluate materials and suppliers

• BSEE or MSEE (preferred) with 7+ years of experience in RF microwave component design and/or semi-conductor manufacturing industries
• Would consider BSME, MSME or graduate degree in Physics with direct work experience in RF microwave circuits at the component and sub assembly levels
• Experience in assembly, test & characterization of RF components
• Industry experience in developing, testing, qualifying & launching products to production in accordance with a disciplined engineering approach
• Strong understanding & familiarity with related commercial and military standards (e.g., MIL-STD, JEDEC)
• Knowledge of statistical process control techniques, LEAN manufacturing & Six Sigma process improvement methodology
• Demonstrated ability to work or lead in a cross-functional, team environment
• Demonstrated ability to excel in a high volume & tight deadline environment
• A self-starter with high energy who initiates and drives value added projects to successful completion

This is a visible, newly created position which provides an excellent career opportunity.  Mini-Circuits offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience & education plus a comprehensive benefits package.