MACOM · 19 hours ago
RF Test Engineer
Lowell, MA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$59K/yr - $96K/yr
4+ years expMACOM is a leading designer and manufacturer of semiconductor products for various applications, including Data Center and Telecommunications. The RF Test Engineer will collaborate with New Product Development teams to create and support advanced RF test solutions while ensuring quality and productivity in testing processes.
ElectronicsIndustrialInformation TechnologyInternetMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingSemiconductorTechnical SupportWireless
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Product Engineering and Yield Engineering to specify appropriate test plans
Specify, acquire and integrate test equipment required to support specified test plans
Develop, deploy and support complete test solutions for high performance RF products
Support transfer of test solutions to contract manufacturing partners, domestic & overseas
Respond to and support low yielding lots to identify and remedy any test related root causes
Establish and comply with test standardizations including HW, SW, methods and procedures
Implement robust monitoring methodologies enabling early detection of excursions in yield and equipment performance before product is impacted and production resources are wasted
Drive metrics such as total cost of test, including instrumentation, fixtures, test time and yield
Collaborate with Product Engineering, Yield Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to achieve robust test solution performance in support of yield, quality and productivity goals
Qualification
Required
BS in EE and a minimum of 4 years of experience in RF test engineering and test solution development
Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for test software and hardware
Advanced knowledge of RF test instruments, fixtures, measurements and methods
Detail oriented with strong fundamentals in core test engineering principles
Fluency in C, C++, C# and/or LabWindows/CVI required
Practical experience with HT Basic, VEE Visual Basic, Perl and LabVIEW desirable
Familiarity with both Linux and MS Windows OS's
Working knowledge and practical experience applying Gauge R&R or ANOVA to test solutions
Mature data analysis skills using tools such as JMP, Minitab, Spotfire and Excel/Access
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Initiative to address and appropriately escalate problems to achieve rapid resolution
Ability to work effectively with engineering peer groups such as Product Engineering, Yield engineering and Manufacturing Engineering in a dynamic, collaborative and results oriented environment
Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position
Preferred
Candidates with more advanced degrees and/or more experience are preferred
Practical experience applying Shainin, Six Sigma or other problem solving methods is a plus
Working knowledge and practical experience with SPC, DOE and hypothesis testing is a plus
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
Paid time off.
Professional development opportunities.
Company
MACOM
MACOM is a supplier of high-performance analog RF, microwave, millimeterwave, and photonic semiconductor products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$43.75M2012-03-15IPO
2011-01-12Private Equity
2010-06-08Private Equity· $43.75M
Leadership Team
Stephen Daly
President & CEO, Director
Cristian Stagarescu
Principal Engineer Photonics R&D
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