JOB SUMMARY

As a Manufacturing Engineer 1 at Marki Microwave, you will assist in the development and delivery of leading-edge RF components by supporting production equipment and processes. You will work directly with engineers, manufacturing, and technicians on implementing, optimizing, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and processes. You will contribute to continuous improvement practices that minimize waste, drive down costs, and optimize quality in production operations. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer who is eager to develop hands-on technical skills in RF electronics manufacturing and grow within a collaborative production environment. 

This role will require access to access information controlled under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR, 15 CFR §§ 730-780),and likely the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR, 22 CFR §§ 120-130), and so applicants for this position must be one of a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or other Protected Individual (as defined under 8 USC § 1324b(a)(3)).

   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the identification, bring-up, qualification, and hand-off of production equipment and processes.
• Optimize machine and process efficiency through mechanical design, experimentation, and Design of Experiments (DOE). 
• Drive equipment repair, troubleshooting, maintenance, and calibration activities. Utilize SPC to monitor and control manufacturing processes.
• Integrate new tooling, fixturing, and processes into an existing manufacturing line. Assess the manufacturability of new products through DFM activities.
• Collaborate with vendors to assist with equipment and process troubleshooting. Communicate with RF Engineers and Operations staff on machine and process readiness. 
• Continually improve manufacturing methods utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, automated equipment, and quality standards.
• Write operator and technician-oriented documentation for utilizing and troubleshooting automated and manual processes. Establish equipment tracking systems for product-specific set-up and recipes.
• Assist in the ramp of new products into production efficiently and at highest quality. Establish methodologies for production test, including wafer-level and packaged integrated circuits, hybrid modules, and passive devices.
• Design mechanical and electrical tools, fixtures, and circuitry using 2D/3D CAD. Drive high yield, low cost, and efficiency through the lifecycle of the product.
• Support production with Manufacturing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Build on established engineering practices that support lean manufacturing techniques. 
• Promote an ethics-based business culture in the organization.

   REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0–2 years of engineering experience in an electronics production environment. Understanding of manufacturing engineering concepts is required; SMT experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented production environment.

   TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Experience with hand and power tooling is required. Experience with machine shop equipment such as mills, lathes, waterjets, and CNCs is a plus.
• Experience with pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical power transmission systems is required. Knowledge of production automation methodologies and experience programming computer-controlled machinery is a plus.
• Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical process control experience preferred. Experience in RF component production and test is a plus.
• Excellent data analysis skills and a logical approach to problem solving. Continuous improvement mindset within the organization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, peers, and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible to changing priorities, deadlines, demands, and assignments as needed.
• Highly proficient in a Windows environment and with a recent version of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. MATLAB or Python knowledge is a plus.
• Proficient at using AI to complete tasks and automation is a plus.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software and AutoCad or similar 2D CAD software to design fixtures and tooling.
• Basic understanding of 3D printing and metal machining capabilities is a plus.

   CORE COMPETENCIES

• Business Acumen: Awareness and knowledge of and insight into the organization’s vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics; ability to apply this understanding appropriately to diverse situations. Knowledge, insight, and understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company’s business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Change: Knowledge of and ability to align the organization’s people and culture with changes in business strategy, organizational structure, technology and business processes.
• Communication: Successful communication involves five components. Verbal communication refers to your ability to speak clearly and concisely. Nonverbal communication includes the capacity to project positive body language and facial expressions. Written communication refers to your skillfulness in composing text messages, reports, and other types of documents. Visual communication involves your ability to relay information using pictures and other visual aids. Active listening should also be considered a key communication soft skill because it helps you listen to and actually hear what others say. You need to be able to listen to understand how to best communicate with someone.
• Strategic Thinking: Understands business issues and opportunities and translates or aligns them to a vision, strategy and plans to chart a course of action.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with others to achieve common goals. Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers. Exercise the ability to compromise and be adaptable.
• Problem-Solving / Critical Thinking: Ability to balance the needs of different people in a solution to a problem. Able to meet the needs of different constituents in the solution of a problem. Able to solve problems with multiple criteria that need to be met. Identifies and assesses all potential responses to a problem.
• Integrity / Work Ethic: Deal with Conflict Properly. Report Unethical Behavior. Be upfront about your short comings. Be willing to do hard work. Take accountability for your actions. Be a team player. Respect others. Don’t abuse your power. Keep morale up.
• Interpersonal Skills: Interpersonal competencies help you interact, communicate, and collaborate with others effectively. Typical examples of interpersonal skills include empathy, active listening, and emotional intelligence.

AABOUT MARKI MICROWAVE

Shattering Performance Barriers Since 1991.

At Marki Microwave our goal is to invent technologies to empower the RF and microwave industry to design faster, simplify production, eliminate complexity, and shatter performance barriers.

Marki Microwave is a privately-owned company based in Morgan Hill, California, 30 minutes from downtown San Jose in Southern Silicon Valley. We offer a full benefits package, including: 

• Holiday pay
• Paid Time Off (4 weeks)
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) ER matching
• College Loan Subsidy Program

Marki Microwave is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military or veteran status, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected classification.