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We Currently have openings for the following positions:

Information Technology Manager Information Technology Manager

Electronic/Electro-Mechanical Assembler Electronic/Electro-Mechanical Assembler

RF Technician RF Technician

Senior CAD Designer Senior CAD Designer

Product Engineer Product Engineer

Senior RF Engineer Senior RF Engineer


Empower RF Systems, Inc. is a fast growing manufacturer of Solid-State RF power amplifiers and Communications Systems. We are an ISO9001 certified company with an excellent industry reputation. New employees are hired with an eye toward their future growth potential and capability to contribute to this fast-paced work environment that encourages engineering innovation and customer satisfaction.

If any of these position descriptions sound like you, we welcome your response!

To apply for position, please send resume & salary history to hr1@empowerrf.com or fax to: 1(310) 412-0646
Be sure to clearly state which position you are interested in. Relocation is not available.


Information Technology Manager

Job Summary

Reporting to the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, this new position will have a major impact by providing leadership in the Information Technology organization. Key priorities include, but are limited to the following:

  • Partnering with our Sales, Engineering, Operations and Finance teams to extend and enhance the company’s ERP system capabilities in the United States
  • Leading an ERP deployment to a recently acquired Korean subsidiary
  • Leading a Cognos based Corporate Performance Management (CPM) System solution that includes the Finance, Planning, Business Intelligence Systems (Cognos 8 Product Suite) and the Go-Mobile products
  • Partnering with Human Resources on a Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Payroll System outsourcing implementation
  • Partnering with Engineering on a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) vendor selection and implementation along with integration into the ERP system

Essential Functions

  • Must have the ability to develop strong partnerships with the Company’s executive management team and end-user communities, understand specific business problems that selected software packages aim to solve, translate end-user requirements into technological solutions and negotiate compromises where appropriate, see the forest through the trees and understand technology's potential and its limitations
  • Ensure all ad hoc requests from both internal and external customers are managed and completed in a timely fashion
  • Fostering of innovative solutions that meet/exceed customer needs
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and rapid growth environment
  • Develops and delivers training documentation, as required.
  • Other tasks as reasonably requested by the CFO or Executive Management team

Qualifications

  • BS degree Information Systems, or related equivalent experience, Masters, MBA a plus
  • 3-5 years experience using Cognos Planning, Business Intelligence and Finance products in an application support role or power user role preferred, or experience with Hyperion, Business Objects, Outlook Soft or SAP SEM products required
  • Previous ERP System experience required. Epicor’s Vantage Solution is preferred or experience with SAP, Oracle, Peoplesoft or Lawson required
  • Strong knowledge of relational databases, dimensional modeling and operational and financial report development
  • Knowledge of Progress, SQL, Oracle or Teradata databases required
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated skills and success in cross functional program management
  • Proven ability to manage diverse, simultaneous projects of varying complexities on time and on budget
  • Record of achieving objectives; successful project completion, within budget and time frame
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

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Electronic/Electro-Mechanical Assembler

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Electronic/Electro-Mechanical Assembler. Ideal candidate requires two to three years previous electronic assembly experience. Knowledge in reading complex blueprints, diagrams and schematics is a must.

Position is responsible for final assembly and build up of various electronic chassis and subsystems as well as checking units for continuity using required checking devices. Also, will layout and fabricate prototype cables and harnesses.

Duties include component installation, hand soldering and cable harnessing on assembly units; set-up, operating and making tool adjustments using conventional mill, drill press, tapping and grinding equipment. Must be able to make adjustments and hold tolerances to blueprint specs.

Skills, Experience and Personal Characteristics

  • 2-3 years electronic assembly experience.
  • Experience in reading complex assembly drawing, blueprints, diagrams and schematics.
  • Solder and de-solder electronic components.
  • Assemble and dis-assemble mechanical products.
  • Experience in grinding, milling, drilling and tapping equipment.
  • Able to read and use precision measuring tools.
  • Proper use of various hand tools.
  • Awareness of ISO9001 standards and procedures.
  • Good communication skills and ability to operate in a quick-paced work environment.

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RF Technician

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced RF Technician. Position is responsible for developing and performing test solution(s) for RF products from concept through manufacturing release. Support product development evaluations and final product characterization testing. Work with the development team and provide testability planning, strategies and methodologies.

Individual will work closely with product engineering, design engineering and operations to support product development and manufacturing. Specify and recommend test resources, processes, capabilities, and technology. Evaluate and validate new test technology – both hardware and software – available in the market.

Skills, Experience and Personal Characteristics

  • BSEE with minimum of 2 Years RF test experience.
  • Specific experience in RF circuit design, layout, test, and evaluation in the 150KHz to 3GHz frequency range.
  • Ability to debug circuits and systems quickly.
  • Familiarity with RF components, power dividers, couplers, amplifiers, op-amps, and multiplexers.
  • Hands-on experience with RF equipment including: Spectrum and Network Analyzers, Oscilloscope, Power Meter, Multi-tone Signal Generator, and Power Supply.
  • Awareness of ISO9001 standards and procedures.

The ideal candidate is one who enjoys responsibility and accountability for product completion. He or she should be comfortable working both independently and in team environments and have excellent verbal and written communications skills. Good computer skills and ability to work in quick-paced environment a must.

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Senior CAD Designer

Job Summary

Design and draft technical drawings with SolidWorks and AutoCad experience and PC Board design tools is a plus.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Design and/or alter product by determining the needs of the customer and responsible RF/Microwave engineer
  • Establish procedures for maintaining high standards of quality, reliability and safety in the products design
  • Evaluate and develop improved techniques for the product designs. Also work with customers, as required to ensure products conform to customer requirements and meet their needs
  • Establish procedures for maintaining documents and change control of documents
  • Determine and enforce - through functional groups - document control requirements in order for the company to meet internal and external needs

Skills, Experience and Personal Characteristics

Must have 5-10 years of experience in related technical field, performing similar tasks that are required for this job and is required to have completed at least two years of technical education or related technical experience. Must have direct experience using SolidWorks and AutoCad. Preferably: Orcad and PADS software tools experience also. The Senior (CAD) Designer is also required to read and understand any departmental procedure manuals and procedures. Have the ability to take action where responsibility is shared with other departments and make decisions affecting many organizational segments.

Experience in integrating and coordinating diverse company operations through design and document control. (Prior experience with quality control system similar to ISO 9000 Quality Standards is preferred).

Senior Design (CAD) Designer reports to the Engineering Manager, works closely with engineering, production, and quality assurance department and provides support to other functional groups in the Design/Document Control Department.

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Product Engineer

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Product Engineer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following:

Technical management of new products

  • Early in the design process work with product engineering, design engineering and operation to design for manufacturability to release new products quickly.
  • Develop bills of materials.
  • Help create and optimize existing manufacturing procedures, assembly drawings and work instructions.

Monitoring of existing products

  • Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities such as new technology, automation, outsourcing, process reduction/improvements, platform changes etc.
  • Interface with test engineering, materials, sales, and quality to ensure product goals are met.
  • Standardize, write and maintain manufacturing and test procedures/instructions.
  • Manage engineering change orders and Maintain bills of materials.
  • Provide support for ongoing manufacturing activities.
  • Develop and drive initiatives aimed at improvements to productivity and first-pass yield.

Primary interface to suppliers and contract manufacturers

  • Resolve any technical or schedule issues in a timely manner.
  • Train contract manufacturer personnel on assembly techniques.

Skills, Experience and Personal Characteristics

BSEE/BSME with minimum of 4 years demonstrated experience in manufacturing and test processes and methodologies improvements resulting in increased efficiency and cost reductions. In addition, must have successfully taken operations into volume production.

The candidate will work with product engineering, design engineering and operation defining the design specifications, architecture, manufacturability and testability for various RF designs. Familiarity with RF designs, testing, and manufacturing processes is a must. The successful candidate will have solid product management knowledge, a process orientation, and good knowledge of electronics manufacturing.

Inherent in this position will be the need to respond to day-to-day problems in areas of the development, design, testing or production and troubleshoot these problems as they relate to company procedures and customer requirements.

We are looking for someone who enjoys responsibility and accountability. The candidate shall be comfortable working independently and in team environments. Have excellent verbal and written communications skills.

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Senior RF Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced candidate with hands-on RF/Microwave product design/development and documentation and project management with expertise in High Power Solid-State Amplifier design including proficiency in RF/Microwave design, layout and modeling and simulation design tools. Implement and maintain design control procedures, reporting on the performance of product engineering and improving product designs. Study and design product objectives for RF amplifiers and systems. Establish design criteria for the product, and determine material requirements, product operational capabilities and limitations. Maintain technical data for all engineering activities to be available for management and the customer.

Skills, Experience and Personal Characteristics

Position requires a four-year engineering degree with 15 years of direct experience, preferably a PhD in Engineering with years of direct experience or Masters in Engineering with 10 years experience. Five years plus of experience in managing complex technical activities. These experiences should be gained in areas of product engineering, research and development or design engineering. Must be organized and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing ability.

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