IC Test Engineer

IC 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.