IC Test Engineer

2 days ago

santa rosa, ca, United States Veracity Ventures Inc. Full-time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionIC Test Engineer 
Location: Santa Rosa, California, USA
Work Arrangement: Onsite – hands-on laboratory and test-system work required
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experienced IC Test Engineer to develop, execute, automate, and improve test solutions for integrated circuits, including microwave and millimeter-wave ICs (MMICs).
This position combines RF characterization, semiconductor testing, wafer probing, test automation, software development, troubleshooting, and data analysis. The engineer will work with custom-built test stations, laboratory measurement equipment, and cross-functional design and process engineering teams.
The ideal candidate has at least three years of relevant experience in RF characterization and wafer-probe measurements, along with strong programming skills and the ability to support demanding product-development and manufacturing schedules.
Required Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
  • Relevant thesis work and/or industry experience in millimeter-wave IC characterization is expected.
Technical Experience
  • At least 3 years of experience in RF characterization of active and passive components.
  • Experience measuring RF parameters such as reflection coefficient, matching, TOI, P1dB, and noise figure.
  • Hands-on experience with electronic test and measurement equipment, such as:
    • Vector network analyzers
    • Signal sources or generators
    • Spectrum analyzers
    • Related RF measurement instruments
  • Experience with wafer-probe calibration and on-wafer integrated-circuit measurements.
  • Software development or programming proficiency in at least one of the following:
    • C#
    • C++/.NET
    • C
    • Visual Studio development environment
Candidates with the following additional skills will be particularly attractive:
  • Experience automating electrical tests.
  • Strong C#, .NET, and Visual Studio programming experience.
  • Familiarity with industry standards and best practices in IC testing.
  • Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and manufacturing processes.
  • Understanding of RF and analog integrated-circuit design and analysis.
  • Knowledge of statistical analysis and process improvement.
  • Experience with PCB board design.
  • Experience with Keysight ADS or equivalent RF/electronic design and simulation tools.
  • Ability to take a lead role on technical projects.