RF Engineer

Founded in 1999, Access Laser is a leader in designing and manufacturing high-end CO2 lasers. We are a rapidly growing company, experiencing double-digit revenue growth in recent years. We provide leading-edge gas-discharge-excited laser technologies to global industries in the medical, semiconductor, electronic, manufacturing, and scientific development R&D markets. We focus on creative designs that match our customers applications and solve difficult problems with innovative solutions. We strive to provide a challenging and supportive environment where team members are encouraged to go beyond ordinary thinking and challenge the normal with the truly ingenious. Our team is our greatest asset and supporting their career development is the greatest investment we can make in our future.

In October 2017 we became a member of the TRUMPF Group, the world s largest manufacturer of lasers and laser systems. Although we have retained the agility and flexibility of a small company, both our business and our employees now have access to new opportunities for growth.

Access Laser Company is seeking an RF Engineer to work as part of a small, dedicated engineering team to design prototypes and products for application-specific RF and analog circuits and systems for CO2 laser products.

Primary Duties:

• Simulate and model RF, analog, and mixed-mode circuits, with a focus on high power amplifiers (multi-kilowatt) with frequencies in the range ~ 10 s-100 s MHz.
• Develop Proof of Concept (POC) designs, covering requirements definition, circuit simulation, schematic capture, PCB layout, lab testing, troubleshooting, optimization, and documentation.
• Drive Product Development, including executing POC steps, conducting DFx (Design for Manufacturability, Assembly, etc.) iterations, ensuring design compliance, performing rigorous verification and validation, running accelerated lifetime tests, and producing detailed documentation.
• Contribute to all phases of design reviews, including conceptual, preliminary, and critical stages.
• Prepare test reports and procedures for prototypes, first articles, V&V (Verification & Validation), DFx, and related activities.

Secondary Duties:

• Support production by designing test fixtures, developing test automation, and writing test procedures.
• Provide engineering and technical support for the sustaining of all products released for manufacturing:
  • Address design changes and quality issues.
  • Manage component-related issues, including end-of-life, quality, shortages, and long lead times.
  • Mitigate risks through testing and validation for alternate component sourcing.

Standard Job Requirements:

• M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of experience, or B.Sc. with more than 5 years of experience.
• Ability to work under general supervision, following established procedures. Work is reviewed for technical soundness and overall adequacy.
• Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques, particularly in areas such as circuit theory, RF concepts and applications, RF power amplifier design, synthesizers, PLLs, power oscillators, mixers, and switching power supplies.
• Experience with EDA tools for PCB layout (e.g., Altium).
• Experience with RF simulation software (e.g., ADS, AWR).
• Knowledge or experience in designing for EMC or similar regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with lab test equipment, including vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Highly Desirable Additional Skills/Experience:

• In-depth understanding of physical phenomena involved in high-power and high-frequency (10 s-100 s MHz) circuit design.
• Laser industry experience
• Experience in designing for EMC or similar regulatory requirements.
• knowledge of microwave engineering concepts (e.g., distributed circuits, transmission lines).
• Frequent interaction with inter-organizational and external customer contacts, representing the organization in providing solutions to complex technical issues associated with specific projects.
• Commitment to promoting scientific rigor and fostering individual skills advancement within the company s technical team.

Why work for us

At our core, we are an idea company, which is driving expansion and tremendous revenue growth. We are customer driven and design application specific products which fit the individual needs of our customers. This requires highly motivated and dedicated teams. You will have the opportunity to be innovative in your work as we are constantly evolving our products and solving new problems with our customers. We owe our success to our people. We take great pride in investing in our team and strive to continually grow and improve our company and culture.

We love what we do. Our goal is to go above and beyond for each other and our customers. Our teams are creative, smart and talented, which makes each project exciting. You will have plenty of guidance and support to help us continue moving our impactful technology to the next level.

TRUMPF, our parent company, shares the same core values, and supports both our team and our drive for continuous innovation in laser technology. We are proud to be part of one of the largest technology companies led by a woman.

Things we love here:

• Opportunity to work in a brand new, state-of-the art facility.
• Great benefits including medical/dental/vision, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and 401K with a match
• Flexible spending account
• 17 days of PTO per year, and PTO increases with tenure
• Eight paid holidays
• We support learning and have educational assistance programs
• Fitness reimbursement
• All employees are eligible for profit sharing in addition to their base pay
• Strong commitment to COVID prevention for all employees
• Stocked kitchen with complimentary snacks
• Focus on work-life balance to promote success in and out of the workplace
• Family-oriented team events
• Free parking

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other classes protected by law.

We are committed to providing opportunities to all qualified individuals. If you need assistance completing our online application due to a physical or mental impairment, please email [email protected] or call 425-382-2217.