Location:

Arlington Heights, IL (30 minutes from Chicago’s O'Hare airport)

About Tagore Tech:

Tagore Tech is pioneering a new semiconductor process that enables high RF power at competitive price points. We are a fabless semiconductor company with design centers in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Our R&D team is dedicated to developing disruptive solutions leveraging wide bandgap technologies that address RF design challenges and accelerate time- to-market for a wide range of applications, from 5G cellular infrastructure to consumer electronics, automotive, and defense and security. Our high-power products, including RF switches, RF low-noise amplifiers, and RF power amplifiers, are essential for wireless infrastructure and high-power radios. We partner with leading semiconductor foundries and assembly houses to deliver products that offer premium quality and proven high reliability. Learn more about us at www.tagoretech.com.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented RF Technician to join our dynamic team at Tagore Tech. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in screening devices, soldering components, testing RF circuits, and assembling customer boards. This role is crucial for ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards and align with customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assembly and Testing:
  • Assemble and test RF circuits and systems based on schematics, board layouts, and diagrams.
  • Perform precision soldering of components on printed circuit boards (PCBs) using a microscope as needed.
• RF Test Equipment:
  • Assist in designing, constructing, testing, and debugging RF test equipment.
  • Set up, maintain, and calibrate RF test racks and benches.
• Circuit Optimization:
  • Tune circuits to optimize performance and meet specific customer requirements.
  • Conduct characterization of RF products, including switches and amplifiers, using vector network analyzers (VNA).
• Data Management:
  • Collect, filter, and document extensive data related to screening and testing processes.
  • Analyze measurements (e.g., S-parameters, insertion loss, return loss, stability, gain, noise figure) to ensure accuracy and precision.
• Quality Improvement:
  • Identify and assist in implementing methods for continuous quality improvement.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace in compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of technical parameters such as S-parameters, insertion loss, return loss, stability, gain, and noise figure is a must.
• Having good Soldering skill for small SMD components is a big plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for effective communication and documentation, including the collection, filtering, and documentation of extensive data related to screening and testing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent fine motor skills for handling small components.
• Ability to solder small parts, such as 0201 components, with precision.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and bills of materials (BOM).PCB layout experience is a plus.
• Must know how to operate various laboratory test equipment.
• Experience with test engineering and RF products, including switches, low-noise amplifiers, and high-power amplifiers, is highly desirable.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with a collaborative mindset.
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience in semiconductor device testing is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative and innovative work environment

How to Apply:

Newly qualified engineers will be considered for the above position with exceptional academic record and relevant university laboratory experience. If you are a creative and motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, vibrant product- creation environment, contact: jobs@tagoretech.com

All applications are held in the strictest confidence.