Engineering Technician Specialist

Qorvo • Hillsboro, OR

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About The Position

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Requirements

• Associate degree in technical field or equivalent military training, but previous experience will be considered.
• 6+ years of experience in RF test, including power amplifier and semiconductor test in design characterization, board design or production environment.
• Working knowledge of RF circuits with understanding of parameters such as gain, current, power, noise figure, and linearity.
• Proficiency in use of automated RF test systems with an understanding of the theory of operation of the equipment within the system.
• Proficiency in C# and Visual Basic SW languages.
• Excellent organization skills, plus good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of digital logic to control some interfaces is also required.
• The successful candidate will be organized, a self-starter, results-oriented, and able to work both as a team member and independently.
• The candidate does not have to be a programmer, but knowledge of how a software program is written and runs a test program should not be unfamiliar.

Nice To Haves

• Debug complex electronic systems or individual component problems. This sometimes means figuring out if the root cause of a problem is the hardware or software or figure out if the problem is caused by the device under test or the test system itself.
• Complete lab requests given a set of instructions about which parts to test, which test systems to use, how to connect the part, and which test plans to run.
• Understand performance expectations and monitor test results to ensure that the part and test system are functioning as intended.
• Troubleshoot any issues that occur and escalate any issues that cannot be resolved in a timely manner.
• Listen carefully to the design and characterization engineers describe a measurement task, write it down clearly, and execute the task carefully and accurately.
• Report the measurement results in clear verbal and written form, usually including graphs that are clear and make common sense choices for things like scale, font, and meaningful labeling.
• Be comfortable with using common software tools such as Office, Excel, Word processors as well as able to learn quickly how to use custom software that controls the test equipment.
• Solder small wires or components using very precise hand tools under a microscope.
• Use a schematic and layout diagram to locate or place components on a circuit board.
• Learn and retain a lot of various specs, new test methods, and new software tools. This sometimes means writing documentation to explain to others what you have learned about a new test method or how to properly use a software tool.
• Work and communicate respectfully and with patience with a wide variety of people when the project team is under pressure to make a deadline.

Responsibilities

• Use manual and automated techniques to characterize RF power amplifier modules using equipment such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, power meters, and a variety of microwave components.
• Proactively manage a workload of lab requests in cooperation with a team of other technicians and engineers.
• Document test procedures and measurement results.
• Configure test equipment setups for various types of specialized RF test methods given general direction and guidance.
• Support design and characterization engineers with measurement requests.
• Troubleshoot and maintain automated test systems.
• Assemble and modify microelectronic semiconductor devices according to drawings and specifications using small surface mount attachments, working under a microscope.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree