Daniel Gordon, Contributor at Large
When Michael Schweyer describes the path leading him from woodsy Massachusetts to sunny South Florida, he talks about it less as a relocation and more as a convergence of experience, timing, and a brand name he’s admired for decades. As product manager for Mini-Circuits’ µCeramIQ® line, he’s stepping into a role that blends everything he’s learned over a long career in RF engineering with the fresh possibilities of a technology that’s advancing at full speed.
Michael first encountered Mini-Circuits as a student back in college. Like many engineers of his generation, he kept the company’s design guides close at hand: books filled with equations, constants, and practical wisdom that shaped how he learned to think about circuits and filters. He never expected that he’d eventually be managing one of the company’s most dynamic product lines.
Michael’s career began in Maine, working in electrical engineering before pursuing graduate studies focused on acoustic wave sensors. The work was hands‑on, experimental, and immediately applicable, sparking a curiosity that’s followed him ever since. He joined a startup working across medical and healthcare applications, then moved into a larger organization where he spent more than 20 years navigating roles in test engineering, field engineering, and eventually product leadership.
Over time, Michael gravitated toward product management, leading SAW and thin‑film filter lines, supporting defense and space programs, and working closely with customers who needed components that could operate at higher frequencies and withstand tougher environments. “Solving problems with customers—really getting into the details of what they’re trying to accomplish—is always where I’ve felt most at home,” he said. His most recent role deepened that connection in managing RF filter product lines at Smiths Interconnect and overseeing strategic roadmaps for high‑performance applications.
When the opportunity at Mini-Circuits appeared, Michael recognized a combination he couldn’t ignore: a company he’d long respected, a product line with enormous potential, and a move to Florida that aligned with family already rooted in the state. After visiting both the New York headquarters and the Hialeah facility, he found himself even more excited by how genuinely friendly everyone was. “People went out of their way to help me get settled and make sure I had what I needed,” he said. “It felt like the right environment from day one.”
The µCeramIQ product line is a family of highly compact LTCC‑based passives including filters, couplers, and splitters. What makes µCeramIQ so compelling is not only its size, but its performance‑to‑cost ratio. Built layer by layer from ceramic and embedded conductors, the technology enables high‑frequency capability within an incredibly small footprint. “These components open the door to applications where size and power requirements make other technologies difficult,” Michael said. “Think satellites, advanced wireless systems, and areas where every millimeter and every gram counts.”
Michael’s mission is to guide the strategic growth of all things µCeramIQ® line, including understanding where customers are heading, anticipating shifts toward higher frequencies, and ensuring Mini-Circuits is ready with the right solutions before the industry asks for them. It’s an approach that feels refreshingly proactive to him. “Mini-Circuits doesn’t wait for the market to knock,” he said. “We look ahead, we talk to customers early, and we develop products that help push the industry forward.”
Working alongside the design and product engineering team, Michael is focused on building roadmaps that support both near‑term launches and long‑term innovation. He’s also helping strengthen tools for customers and sales teams, so they have clear guidance on how µCeramIQ components fit into evolving architectures and applications. With his background across many filter types and technology platforms, he’s bringing new perspectives to the team, especially around how certain designs can be optimized or repurposed for different markets.
Michael is looking forward to settling into Florida life once his relocation is complete. Until then, he and his family are preparing for a move that will trade snowy winters for sandy beaches. Outside of work, Michael enjoys cooking and spending time outdoors. While he’ll miss the hikes of New England, he’s ready for all that Florida has to offer.
Ultimately, what brought Michael to Mini‑Circuits is the same thing that’s driven his career from the beginning: the desire to build meaningful products and help customers accomplish challenging goals. “We have excellent technology and a lot of customers who will benefit from it,” he said. “I’m looking forward to introducing new customers to what µCeramIQ can really do.”
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