We are hiring a CATV Test & Repair Engineering Technician for our client in the Coatesville, PA, area. This person will support testing, troubleshooting, repair, and process optimization for cable set-top box (STB) equipment and CATV head-end technologies in a production and engineering support environment.
This job is on-site in Coatesville, PA, and is 2nd Shift (1:00pm – 9:00pm EST) Monday - Friday.
Responsibilities:
In this role, you will be involved with cutting-edge Cable TV (CATV), head-end equipment and set-top box technology. This individual should be a high-energy, quick learner who enjoys a hands-on, fast-paced work environment. Specifically, the responsibilities of this position include:
Work with our corporate team to install and maintain CATV head-end equipment.
Work with our corporate engineering and Operations management team to prepare Test Procedures for STB repair and clean and screen processes.
Work with CTDI STB repair branches to implement and support the tools and processes to optimize set top box testing and repair processes.
Interface directly with the customer concerning New Product Introduction (NPI) work on new STB models.
Analyze technical requirements and effort associated with test systems, products, and STB repair and clean and screen processes.
Generate various documents, including test procedures, schematics, flowcharts, and project status reports.
Support local branch on technical requirements and consult with other branches as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
This position is a combination of IT desktop support and troubleshooting computers and understanding electrical components (i.e. Wi-Fi adapters, Wi-Fi network, cabling, etc.)
Must use handheld tools, replace ethernet adapters, know Windows computers well, replace hard drive, understand basic problem solving.
Communicate issues with the Engineering team and upper management.
Good technical problem solving skills.
Strong time management skills and the ability to work autonomously.
Ability to prioritize tasks based on direction from multiple departments.
Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
Ability to work with and communicate with a diverse population, including all levels of management.
Methodical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Understanding of analog, digital, and microprocessor circuits.
Understanding of audio, video and CATV RF formats and circuits.
Familiarity with Cable TV (CATV) and Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) technology.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred:
Associate degree in electrical engineering or a related field of science (bachelor’s degree preferred).
Familiarity with IP networks and Linux a plus.
Internship or project experience with test engineering.
