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Marki Microwave · 14 hours ago

RF/Microwave Product Engineer 2

Morgan Hill, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$120K/yr - $175K/yr

2+ years exp

Marki Microwave Inc is a privately-owned company focused on empowering the RF and microwave industry. The RF/Microwave Product Engineer 2 will be responsible for new product introduction and sustaining activities, including creating prototypes and ensuring product reliability and cost reduction.

3D PrintingConsumer ElectronicsElectronicsManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own all engineering activities for a family of products including multiple new product introductions to production and sustaining activities

Coordinate with the Design and CAD teams to create documentation for state-of-the-art high frequency packages including surface mount packages (such as QFNs), connectorized modules, evaluation circuits, and surface mount eval boards

Own all product release documents including bill of materials, mechanical outline drawings, assembly drawings, work instructions and component datasheets

Review prototype materials, circuit layout, component selection and device assembly for new prototypes and ensure that all tooling required is ready in time for assembly and test

Work with the prototype assembly team to deliver builds on time; follow up on issues or changes as needed during the build process

Troubleshoot prototypes and packaging designs for electrical, mechanical, or reliability issues

Create robust test plans that quickly and efficiently validate prototypes, and that can be used as a basis for in depth analysis and full characterization

Generate test travelers for the production team to use to validate parts in production quantities

Understand the theory behind RF/Microwave testing and know how to run component level tests including but not limited to S-parameters, Noise Figure/Temperature, Conversion Loss, Power Compression, Harmonic Generation, Intermodulation Distortion, Spur Generation, and Transient Response Time

Generate test data for all datasheet parameters as well as specific customer requested measurements covering DC to >125GHz

Troubleshoot test and measurement issues including equipment setup, calibration and test conditions to confirm that testing is performed accurately. Creatively solve characterization problems with systematic solutions

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, QA, Planning, Trade Compliance, Purchasing, and Reliability) to ensure all drawings and technical documents are error free prior to manufacturing release

Manage priorities and communicate regularly with Product Engineer Manager on progress and challenges

Improve product reliability, help ensure on time delivery, and reduce cost with technical solutions

Help procurement identify alternate sources

Process Engineering Change Notices to document changes

Support production with complex technical issues or test processes

Promote an ethics-based business culture in the organization

Qualification

RF component engineeringProduct DevelopmentNew Product IntroductionTest Equipment proficiencyDevice physics backgroundElectronics packaging knowledgeMicroelectronics prototypingSoftware programmingTeam playerCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical and at least 2-3 years' working with high performance RF products or equivalent experience

Strong device physics background and good understanding of RF components (Mixers, Passives, Amplifiers, Switches)

Ability to develop and guide organization with new test and assembly processes with minimal guidance

Experience in Product Development, New Product Introduction (prototype to volume ramp-up) or Manufacturing Engineering with electromechanical devices is a strong plus

Hands on experience working with RF and Electronic Test Equipment (Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Power Meter, Power Supplies, Oscilloscope, Multimeter, etc.) to characterize high frequency devices and modules

Understanding of electronics packaging and manufacturing processes including surface mount packaging, reflow soldering, wire bonding, die attach, circuit board materials, etc

Experience with microelectronics prototyping, interpreting assembly drawings, engineering specifications, and a good knowledge of electronic components

Experience with wafer probing

Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills

Able to organize and manage multiple, simultaneous projects and priorities; generate and analyze data quickly and efficiently to meet time-to-market needs

Commitment to work with a hands-on approach in a team atmosphere