RF Engineering Technician Co-op (Winter/Spring 2026)
 Skyworks Solutions, Inc | |
 United States, Iowa, Cedar Rapids | |
| 5110 N River Blvd Ne (Show on map) | |
 Sep 09, 2025 | |
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If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution.Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time. At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates. Requisition ID:76040 Description
The Skyworks Solutions Cedar Rapids design center is seeking a part-time RF Technician student to join our Mobile Solutions team. In this role you will provide technician and engineering support, help with assembly, and assist with various tasks in a lab environment. We are looking for a skilled and motivated RF engineering student to contribute to industry-leading development of Power Amplifier (PAM) and Front End (FEM) module solutions for the fast paced and highly competitive cellular handset market. Responsibilities
Primary job responsibilities may include automated or semi-automated testing of parts, data post-processing, plotting, statistical analysis, documentation * Primary task is to properly execute DVT work requests using test programs provided by the design or test engineer and provide initial screening of measurement results * Schedule and scrutinize DVT work requests for completeness and identify areas requiring additional clarification, resources, or test program development for new or unusual requirements * Must maintain a strong customer focus and proactively communicate priority conflicts and potential or actual schedule slips while maintaining the high level of throughput necessary to support Skyworks dynamic and diverse product mix * Become proficient in test setup debug and troubleshooting to insure we successfully meet our primary responsibility. Maintain an engineering notebook to document proper test setups, terminology, troubleshooting techniques, issues encountered, etc. * Assist in design, crunstruction, test, and troubleshooting of custom made testings solutions. Some mechanical experience needed You will support a wide variety of critical activities as part of the Design-Verification-Test (DVT) scope, including the following: * Customer driven compliance or pre-compliance with specifications * Golden Unit characterization to establish the specification baseline for pre-production builds * Customer device sampling during product development phases * Test of Skyworks devices within customer reference designs * Pre-screen of evaluation board build for early failure identification * Dynamic offload of design bench testing due to resource constraints Required Experience and Skills
The typical pay range for an Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $26.00 - $47.50 per hour and for a Non-Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $22.50 - $42.00 per hour. Starting pay will depend on level of education, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com. | |