Career Opportunities
Founded in 1977, Ritron, Inc. designs and manufactures industrial-grade wireless technology (radio) communication products. We are a small manufacturing company in Carmel Indiana. 80 good people to work with - casual family environment. If you are good with your hands, tinker with electronics, build computers, etc., you might like it here! Ritron, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please send resume to: nwilhelm@ritron.com.
Current Openings
RF Design Engineer
Ritron, Inc. a designer and manufacturer of wireless voice and data communications products is looking for an RF Design Engineer to support our growing engineering team in Carmel, Indiana (suburb of Indianapolis).
Summary
Looking for an experienced hands-on individual contributor in the design and development of wireless products, RF circuits and signal processing components for conventional and software defined radio products. Should be experienced with PCBA development and troubleshooting and in resolving product design issues during the entire RF product lifecycle. Reports to the Chief Engineer.
Major Duties
- Design circuits and radio subsystems to meet product specifications and best practices
- Specifies components for BOM, creates detailed circuit schematics and other design documents
- Design for FCC compliance and EMI mitigation and adheres to applicable industry standards
- Provides technical collaboration with other engineers as needed
- Conducts or directs lab testing using oscilloscopes, data analyzers, VSGs, VSAs, and VNAs
- Tracks multiple tasks and projects. Identifies and reports obstacles
- Supports needs of manufacturing, test, and marketing departments throughout product lifecycle
- Supports FCC Certification and compliance working with third party test and certification services
Requirements for the Job
Essential
- Able to design analog and RF circuits from baseband to 1GHz
- Able to design to applicable electrical and environmental standards
- Knowledgeable in Communications theory and modulation systems
- Experience with common RF design elements such as impedance matching networks, tuned circuits, lumped filters, micro strip and strip line circuits and RF power transistor matching networks
- Competence using RF lab testing and troubleshooting techniques and tools including oscilloscopes, VSGs, VSAs, and VNAs
- Time management and organizational skills with an ability to balance multiple priorities
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to self-manage and adapt to occasional difficult working conditions
- Likes to work in a team environment and tolerates occasional travel
Desirable
- Designs FPGA firmware using VHDL and/or Verilog and writes microcontroller and DSP code using C/C++ and assembly language. Familiarity with digital logic and microcontrollers
- Grasp of networking basics and familiarity with 802.11, GPS, Ethernet
- US, Canadian, and ETSI certification experience and working knowledge of FCC Parts 2, 15 and 90
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Master’s preferred.
- Track record in radio (RF) product development and manufacturing
- At least 4 years of experience in RF communications product design
Send resume to: nwilhelm@ritron.com or mail to Ritron Human Resources at 505 W. Carmel Drive, Carmel IN 46032
Ritron, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Bench Technician
Full time - 40 hours / M - F
Wage Based on Experience
Job Purpose:
- Maintain Ritron’s reputation as the best producer of two-way radios, encrypted wireless telemetry and repeater systems. In the Radio Repair Department, troubleshoot, repair, and test RF electronic equipment to the component level.
Knowledge:
- RF experience a major plus.
- Electronics troubleshooting and repair.
- Mechanical aptitude, Minimum of 3 years electronics troubleshooting experience.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum Education: AASEET or equivalent experience
Work Activities:
- Verify equipment is working to technical specs
- Correct any defects found in equipment with your excellent soldering experience
- Enter detailed work information into PC for billing and tracking purposes
- Help customers resolve technical issues via email and telephone
- Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
- Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
- Repair / Replace SMD components down to 0402 size
- Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
- Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections to locate and repair problems and provide assistance to customers.
- Maintain equipment service records.
Tools:
- DMM
- Aeroflex Communications Service Monitor
- Oscilloscope
- Spectrum Analyzer
- Hand Tools (cutters, soldering iron, hot air solder tool)
Please send resume to: nwilhelm@ritron.com.
Electronic Assembler (2 Openings)
Full time - 40 hours / M - F
Wage Based on Experience
Job Purpose:
- Accurately assemble circuit boards with the proper placement of each component with speed and accuracy.
Qualifications:
- Entry level requires 0 to 1 year soldering experience (we will train).
- Mid-level positions require 2 years soldering experience, Prefer IPC knowledge.
Tasks:
- Place and solder components in their proper locations.
- Quality check of Printed Circuit board part placement and component nomenclature.
- PC testing of boards.
- Complete required documentation to track accuracy and efficiency.
- Complete casing with screws, labels, gaskets, et al.
- Complete other tasks assigned by the department supervisor.
Tools you will use:
- Soldering Irons.
- Pneumatic Screwdrivers.
- Hand tools: pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, wire cutters, wire strippers.
Please send resume to: nwilhelm@ritron.com.
