RF Sustaining Engineer (Mid Senior)

About Emerson Test & Measurement (formerly NI)

Emerson's Test & Measurement business, formerly National Instruments (NI), is a global leader in automated test and measurement solutions. We enable engineers and manufacturers to accelerate innovation through advanced RF, wireless, semiconductor, and modular instrumentation technologies.

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In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Product Redesign & Sustaining Engineering

• Lead redesign activities for End-of-Life (EOL) components in RF Test & Measurement products to extend product lifecycle, maintain product availability, and support continued business growth.
• Redesign and validate circuits across analog, power supply, RF, and microwave domains, including both discrete and IC-based designs.
• Evaluate and qualify alternative components while minimizing impact to hardware architecture, software functionality, and product calibration requirements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing teams to incorporate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) improvements that enhance product quality, yield, and reliability.
• Develop proof-of-concept (POC) designs and prototypes to validate redesign approaches and gain technical approval from RF domain experts.
• Support PCB layout reviews and contribute to filter, analog, and RF circuit design improvements.

Failure Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Perform root cause analysis for issues identified during verification, validation, and manufacturing builds.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies, including fishbone analysis and debugging techniques, to identify and resolve product issues.
• Document technical findings, corrective actions, and project progress, and communicate updates effectively to stakeholders.
• Develop debug tools, troubleshooting guides, and training materials to support manufacturing and engineering teams.

Product Industrialization & Manufacturing Support

• Drive successful deployment of redesign projects into manufacturing to meet demand and release schedules.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), Ship & Ramp, calibration, and production activities for RF Test & Measurement products.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Failure Analysis, and Quality teams to resolve technical issues and ensure smooth product releases.
• Provide technical training and ongoing support to manufacturing technicians and Failure Analysis engineers.

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For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in hardware design, sustaining engineering, or RF/analog product development.
• Fresh graduates with strong academic projects or internship experience are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of analog circuit design, power supply design, and RF fundamentals.
• Familiarity with failure analysis, root cause investigation, and debugging techniques.
• Ability to travel to Austin, Texas, for training and collaboration with global R&D teams.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in RF and microwave circuit design within Test & Measurement products.
• Exposure to analog filters, active/passive circuit design, DSP concepts, and PCB layout development.
• Familiarity with NI/Emerson RF products, calibration processes, and Test & Measurement industry standards.
• Knowledge of Board Level Best Practices (BLBP) and Analog Design Best Practices (ADBP).
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional and global teams.

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Who You Are

• A proactive and self-driven engineer who thrives in solving complex technical challenges.
• Able to identify opportunities for improvement and drive solutions from concept to implementation.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities while working with cross-functional teams.
• Passionate about learning and growing in RF, analog, and Test & Measurement technologies.