Manufacturing Technician
Qorvo · Richardson, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Qorvo (industrial) in Richardson, TX. Identify and address potential areas for improvement and optimize safety, tool availability, cycle time, utilization and cost.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Tooling, MES
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 80 live postings that list pay, out of 1162 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 87 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Typical $85k–$105k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 53%
- ✓ Tooling 42%
- Machining 30%
- CNC 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for MES, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Qorvo
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from QorvoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
· Conduct DC and RF testing from DC to mmWave frequencies in an RF test environment
· Setup and calibrate [S] parameters and power test stations following Qorvo standards
· Perform limited test setup troubleshooting, assemble fixtures, wire harnesses
· Interact with test engineers to support test setup improvement when applicable
· Report test progress to supervisor and internal customers
· Support training sessions and provide guidance to less experienced team members
· Work closely with manufacturing, process and equipment engineering to resolve problems and meet production schedules.
· Review statistical test control charts for process quality and react to out of control conditions
· Use standard software applications (MES, FPS, Spotfire, Camline, FDC, MS Office) to perform job tasks
· Identify and address potential areas for improvement and optimize safety, tool availability, cycle time, utilization and cost
· Work overtime as needed to accomplish the duties and
Qualifications
· Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent amount of experience
· 2+ years of experience in RF component testing
· Versatility and ability to work on multiple tasks
· Proficient with test equipment including PXI systems, RF sources, pulse generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, noise figure analyzers, power meters, power supplies, and digital multi-meters
· Knowledgeable in RF testing includes S-parameters, noise figure, power, pulsed power, high power RF, TOI
· Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
· Operate as a team player with a positive attitude
· Proficient in MES, FPS, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Windows-based software
· Experience with concept and practices of Theory of Constraints, Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing is desirable.
· This factory position requires wearing cleanroom attire and protective equipment, and standing for extended periods of time during a 12 hour shift
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.
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Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.
This role will provide support to Manufacturing and Test Engineering in an expanding RF/DC Test floor in ISO compliant, class 100 semiconductor fabrication cleanroom.
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We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.