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Advantest · 6 months ago

Electrical Engineer Technical Lead

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $200K/yr

7+ years exp

Advantest America is a leading Semiconductor Test and Measurement Company seeking innovative individuals for their US Research & Venture Team. The Electrical Engineer Technical Lead will be responsible for designing, testing, and evaluating electrical systems for semiconductor testing while collaborating with various teams to integrate advanced technologies.

ManufacturingMechanical EngineeringProduct DesignSemiconductor

Responsibilities

Develop and implement SI and PI (PDN, DC and AC) designs for new semiconductor test systems and components, including PCBA, Load Board and sockets. Target devices include high performance computing, AI and graphics devices with data rates of 64Gb/s and beyond

Perform Signal Integrity and Power Integrity design and analysis of entire channel: including package, sockets, interposers, PCBA load board, cables

Conduct integration testing, qualifications, and hands-on evaluation of prototype systems and sub-assemblies

Create and manage test specifications and evaluation protocols, initiate engineering change order requests

Interpret functional test results and present findings to senior staff

Present designs during design and customer reviews

Collaborate with manufacturing, quality assurance, and technical support teams to establish functional specifications and select suppliers for components and assemblies

Provide guidance to lower-level staff, recommending and designing innovations, improved methods, tools, and processes

Participate in the preparation of patent applications and memos of invention for trade secrets

Act as a customer contact on selective technical matters and analyze customer requirements

Identify risk areas and optimization opportunities

Take on project ownership and management; determine technology requirements and develop strategies

Drive design completion, provide design inputs, and work closely with external technology partners on projects

Create test plans, procure necessary collaterals, and oversee test execution

Maintain project schedules, including keeping the Gantt chart current and ensuring effective handoffs to Applications, Design, and Manufacturing

Conduct top-level tolerance analysis and function as an expert consultant when needed

May be assigned independent mechanical design projects and all other duties and tasks as required

Qualification

High speed signal integrityPower integrity designHigh speed channel simulationS-parameter modelingHigh speed data communicationsHigh speed serial protocolsPCB construction knowledgeMultitaskingTeamworkCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational abilities

Required

BS in Electrical Engineering; MS in Electrical Engineering preferred

BS + 10 years min or MS + 7 years min

Expert level knowledge of High speed signal and Power integrity requirements and design at PCB, Package and system level

High speed channel simulation tools such as ADS, HFSS, CST

S-parameter modeling and simulations

High speed SERDES (Tx and Rx equalization)

High speed data communications (eye diagrams, BER testing)

High speed serial protocols (such as PCIe,) and verification testing

PDN/Power Integrity (AC and DC) Design and Analysis at PCB and package level for high performance compute, AI and Graphics devices (featuring high power consumption and pin count)

Experienced with use of relevant lab instruments (high speed oscilloscopes, VNA, TDR, spectrum analyzer, Protocol Analyzers

Practical knowledge of PCB construction, properties, and effect of PCB materials on signal quality

Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (HW, ASIC, SW and Mechanical design engineers)

Strong analysis and synthesis capabilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, alongside strong interpersonal and organizational abilities

Competent in multitasking, prioritizing, and managing time effectively

Ability to travel as required