Test Engineer
$80k - $89k/yr
Entry, Junior
Bachelor's
Hialeah, FL, USA
In PersonOccasional travel, including some overnight travel, may be required.
Hardware EngineeringHardware Validation & Testing
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 0–2 years of related experience are required; a master's degree in a related field may substitute for work experience.
- Practical knowledge of testing and measuring MMIC, LTCC, and ferrite core and wire products, including couplers, dividers, baluns, transformers, mixers, and amplifiers.
- Experience testing microwave and millimeter-wave hardware up to 40 GHz, including validating measurement results against theoretical expectations.
- Hands-on ability to assemble, tune, test, and troubleshoot hardware in a laboratory environment.
- Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams and assembly drawings.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment with changing priorities.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with department Team Leaders to resolve test-related issues.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to occasionally move test equipment as needed for setup preparation or calibration.
- Ability and willingness to comply with corporate safety initiatives and the Company’s Code of Conduct.
- Ability to travel occasionally, including some overnight travel, as required.
Responsibilities
- Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot RF test equipment, including PNA-X vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, test fixtures, and related equipment.
- Perform TB, test fixture, power handling, and other Engineering test activities, including testing, tuning, and troubleshooting integrated assemblies.
- Ensure test stations have properly calibrated and functional equipment, accessories, and tools.
- Support Engineering runs, investigate performance-related holds, and verify that Production and Engineering runs meet the latest model revisions and electrical specifications.
- Develop test, tuning, and calibration procedures and support the transition of Engineering projects into Production.
- Provide technical support to Production Test personnel and assist with test platform automation and equipment capability improvements.
- Test and analyze product failures to determine root causes and assess potential impacts on products, processes, and production runs.
- Prepare failure analysis reports and communicate findings internally and to customers as required.
- Initiate and coordinate internal and supplier corrective actions, additional testing, and failure investigations.
- Review failure history and Production and Engineering test data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities to improve product quality and production yields.
- Verify test data integrity and prepare test reports, data summaries, qualification records, and validation reports in accordance with company quality standards.
- Develop, maintain, and periodically review test procedures, work instructions, department documentation, and Company Procedures.
- Identify required document changes and prepare revisions for Engineering Change Orders.
- Identify and implement improvements to test processes, automation, equipment utilization, efficiency, quality, and overall department performance.
- Train and cross-train team members and provide technical guidance on test procedures, equipment, and troubleshooting.
- Partner with the department Team Leader to establish objectives, communicate expectations, monitor productivity, and recommend operational improvements.
- Collaborate with Design Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, suppliers, and other departments to resolve technical issues and support product and process decisions.
- Communicate test results and technical findings to relevant stakeholders and support customer-related technical inquiries as assigned.
About the company
Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures, and distributes RF, intermediate-frequency (IF), and microwave components and integrated assemblies. It serves commercial, industrial, space, and military sectors with a catalog of over 27 product lines and more than 10,000 active models, ranging from surface-mount to connectorized formats. The company operates with vertical integration, controlling design through shipment, which enables strict quality control and rapid delivery of off-the-shelf products. It also offers custom-designed solutions and has recently qualified automotive-grade components, signaling a push into high-growth markets. The goal is to be a reliable, diversified supplier by meeting exact customer requirements with ready-to-ship parts while expanding into new applications and industries.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
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Founded
1969
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 28, 2026 Mini-Bench expands Mini-Circuits from components into sticky test software.
- August 2026 Bioz partnership targets quantum-computing buyers and strengthens sales enablement.
- September 2026 GaN-on-SiC amplifiers and October 2026 EMS setup support aerospace and satcom growth.
What critics are saying
- Qorvo, Skyworks, and Analog Devices compress margins in 2027 with integrated RF platforms.
- Mini-Bench and new GaN MMICs must win designs before incumbents standardize competing stacks.
- Private-company opacity hides demand, workforce, and margin stress; a bad 2027 cycle crushes scale.
What makes Mini-Circuits unique
- Mini-Circuits ships 10,000-plus stocked RF models from vertically integrated U.S. operations.
- Its September 2026 Mini-Bench platform unifies sensors, visualization, and analysis across operating systems.
- Bioz Badges and a Quantum Computing Hub tie products to peer-reviewed validation.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid Vacation