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Sales Engineer
Focus Microwaves is a leader in electronic test and measurement equipment. Our sales organization is a premier
technical sales force for test systems used to characterize active RF devices from R&D to production. As a Focus
Microwaves Sales Engineer, you will work with some of the world’s leading technology companies to define and
implement the latest trends on power amplifier design.

We are looking for a Field Sales Engineer, ideally with and a Technical Degree, who is passionate about driving
sales. We are on hyper-growth mode, and we are looking for an SE who wants to make an impact working for a
game changing company, that builds a disruptive product with a mission to innovate.

Our environment moves extremely quickly to deliver new products for new customers with a spectrum of
challenges across industries including manufacturing, energy, and utilities.

Responsibilities for Sales Engineer:
• Engage daily a variety of customers across industries to discover and understand their challenges and apply our
solutions.
• Become an expert on our industrial products and how best to deploy and adapt them for a variety of customer
challenges
• Experiment with and test new and potential products to understand their advantages, limitations, and
deployment requirements
• Visit customers and install product/equipment in manufacturing spaces while engaging customer stakeholders

Job Qualifications
Focus Microwaves is looking for a motivated Junior Engineer or Senior Engineer with a minimum BSEE degree.
The ability to communicate your thoughts, ideas, and point of view is very important in this position and to the
long-term development of your career. You must demonstrate the ability to work closely in teams and
understand the dynamics of a team environment. We are looking for candidates that have demonstrated
leadership skills and have the ability to be dynamic and persuasive in a professional setting.

This position requires the following skillsets and attributes with an emphasis on technical expertise and
communication skills.

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent education.
• Strong understanding of RF and microwave test and measurement applications.
• Basic understanding of Load Pull and Noise parameter measurements.
• Passion for continuous learning in electronics technology and professional selling.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with customers and internal teammates.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Effective presentation and problem solving skills.
• Must be a Canadian Citizen.

Additional characteristics of candidates we are seeking for this position include:

• Independent professional that works best under broad and general directions.
• Highly competitive, assertive with a passion to “win” and “teach”.
• Ability to create a vision and convey the message in a persuasive manner.
• Can identify economic drivers of the customer’s business and key individual value drivers.
• Comfortable in challenging customers by offering the customer unique perspectives.
• Sociable, people oriented, outgoing, desires lots of quality customer interaction, and wants to earn recognition.

The candidate will be required to travel 25% of his/her time.

Job Location: Montreal, Québec, Canada
Position Type: Full-time/regular hours

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Focus Microwaves is a leader in electronic test and measurement equipment. Our engineering organization is a
premier technical engineering force for test systems used to characterize active RF devices from R&D to
production. As a Focus Microwaves Application Engineer (Electronics), you will work with some of the world’s
leading technology companies to define and implement the latest trends on power amplifier design.

We are looking for an Application Engineer (Electronics), ideally with a Technical Degree, who is passionate about
engineering. We are on hyper-growth mode, and we are looking for an individual who wants to make an impact
working for a game changing company, that builds a disruptive product with a mission to innovate.

Job Qualifications
This position requires the following skillsets and attributes with an emphasis on technical expertise and
communication skills.

• Embedded system design with Microcontroller
• C- Programming skills
• Schematic capture, PCB layout, BOM and Gerber generation, preferably using Eagle.
• Knowledge of the low-level communication protocol (USART, SPI, I2C, CAN)
• Good surface mount soldering skills.
• General prototyping and debugging skills
• Programming of measurement instrument (Visa standard, SPCI commands)
• Analog and digital circuit design.
• Power electronics (MOSFET, switching circuit)

Additional characteristics of candidates we are seeking for this position include:

• Independent professional that works best under broad and general directions.
• Ability to create a vision and convey the message in a persuasive manner.
• Sociable, people oriented, outgoing, and wants to earn recognition.
• Passion for continuous learning in electronics technology and engineering.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal teammates.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Effective presentation and problem solving skills.
• Must be a Canadian Citizen.

The candidate will be required to travel 5-10% of his/her time.

Job Location: Montreal, Québec, Canada
Position Type: Full-time/regular hour

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The Company

Focus Microwaves is a pioneering engineering company that designs, develops and manufactures precision microwave measurement systems. The success of Focus is based on the engineering and manufacturing skills of its highly motivated and experienced team of engineers and technicians, who have been trained and encouraged to develop new technologies. In addition, listening to our customers needs and insights helps us discover and develop new measurement methods on an ongoing basis. We are relentlessly pushing the limits of what is possible.

Job Description
We are currently looking for an electrical/electro-mechanic assembly technician for our various products. The selected candidate will perform technical challenges such as assembling, testing, modifying, and troubleshooting of simple and complex electro-mechanical systems.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Dynamic, stimulating and open-minded company

Description of tasks:

• Hands-on experience with RF measurement equipment including: Spectrum and Network Analyzers, Oscilloscope, Power Meter, Signal Generator, DMM , Power Supply, etc.
• Be able to read electrical and mechanical plans

• strong soldering and PCB assembly skills required
• Comfortable using common power tools such as drills, Dremel, sander, etc.
• May be asked to drop off / pick up parts from outside suppliers
• Must be comfortable documenting, assembling, and testing prototype electro-mechanical subsystems
• Comfortable working both independently and in team environments
• assembly and testing of RF components within manufacturing

Required experience:

• DEC in electronic engineering technology and Industrial Electronics or equivalent work experience
• Strong computer skills – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.

• Excellent communications skills; computer proficiency; good analytical and problem solving skills
• Bilingual

Job Location: Montreal, Québec, Canada
Position Type: Full-time/regular hour

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Position: RF (Radio Frequency) Technician

Focus Microwaves is a leader in electronic test and measurement equipment. Our engineering organization is a premier technical engineering force for test systems used to characterize active RF devices from R&D to production. As a Focus Microwaves RF Technician, you will be part of a highly skilled team responsible for the alignment and maintenance of our metrology instruments used throughout the world. This type of work requires a high degree of precision, concentration and understanding of RF. The position offered will include a training period of between 1 and 3 months, followed by a progressive introduction into individual work, increasing the level of difficulty (higher frequencies) as the candidate evolves. The position will also require a decent amount of travel to customer sites to both maintain and repair our products around the world. This may include up to 15 weeks of travel per year.

Required Qualifications
This position requires the following skillsets and attributes with an emphasis on technical expertise:

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment such as Network Analyzers
•  Knowledge of calibrations
• Ability to work with your hands on small, delicate and precise objects (good dexterity)
• Ability to troubleshoot and find solutions
• Concentration, patience and precision in your work ethic
• Professional conduct and procedure in your work and documentation
• Ability to work well in a team but also to do individual work for extended periods of time
• Willingness to travel around the world and represent the company professionally in front of clients
• Willingness to Travel up to 15 weeks per year (25% of the year) not including weekends when possible
• Passion for continuous learning in RF technology
• Ability to communicate well in French / English
• Willingness to work overtime if required (not a common occurrence but can happen in rush situations)
• Must be a Canadian Citizen

What We Offer

• Permanent Position, Full Time (40Hrs / Week) plus travel schedule
• Location in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec
• Strong Safety Culture
• Very Competitive Salary Based on Experience and Abilities
• Benefits (Life, Medical, Dental, etc.) and pension plan
• Interesting, challenging work on specialized metrological instruments

Job Location: Montreal, Québec, Canada
Position Type: Full-time/regular hour

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Position: CNC Machinist

WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:

• Permanent position; Full time (40h/week);
• Strong Safety Culture – Keeping our people safe is our top priority
• Very competitive Wages based on experience
• Benefits (life, medical, dental, etc.) and pension plan;
• Interesting, challenging work on specialized industrial

Job Requirements:

• 3-5 years minimum experience in precision machining.

– Valid Canadian residency or work permit.

• Must be able to operate a CNC machine (lathe and / or milling machine)
• Must be able to competently operate a vertical Milling machine or a Lathe.
• Knowledge of HASS machines
• Installation adjustment and calibration of CNC machine (lathe and / or milling machine)
• Good knowledge of cutting tools.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and to detect errors in drawings.
• Able to check for accuracy and conformance to specifications for the dimensions of products using precision measuring instruments
• Knowledge of most materials such as Aluminum, Brass and Stainless Steel.
• Responsible for the production of small precision parts

Competencies

• Ability to use computer for data entry and search any information that is related to the job.
• Set-up,adjust and compensate any machine errors or tools errors when needed
• Able to complete complex job in an appropriate time frame.
• Follow job instructions in an efficient way.
• Keeping work area clean and organized.
• Works well with others

Personal Requirements

• English/French (an asset but not necessary)
• Must be polyvalent so as to develop other type of machining ability.
• Must be proactive
• Must be able to read English
• Able to work within a team environment.
• Able to work overtime.

Qualification:

• Machining experience: 3-5 years (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• References letter (optional)

Job Location: Montreal, Québec, Canada
Position Type: Full-time/regular hour

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