IC Test Engineer

Keysight Technologies, Inc.•Santa Rosa, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Keysight is hiring a Senior IC Test Engineer for its Technology Organization in Santa Rosa, California. The engineer will develop on-wafer microwave and millimeter-wave measurement solutions to characterize and screen Keysight-designed integrated circuits. Work spans exploratory R&D design validation of cutting-edge MMICs and automated small-volume testing of integrated circuits designed and partly manufactured in-house. The role uses industry-leading tools in a measurement lab and involves collaboration with an experienced engineering team. The position requires in-person, hands-on work with test systems in Santa Rosa. The role also requires access to technology subject to U.S. export control laws. Employment of non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight obtaining any required government authorizations.

Requirements

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field, with thesis work and/or relevant industry experience in millimeter-wave IC characterization.
At least 5 years of experience in on-wafer testing, including probe calibration and integrated-circuit measurements.
Experience characterizing RF active and passive components, including measurements such as reflection coefficient, matching, TOI, P1dB, and noise figure.
Expertise using test and measurement equipment such as network analyzers, signal sources, and spectrum analyzers.
Proficiency in software development/programming in at least one of C#, C++/.NET, C, or Visual Studio.
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, time-management, and communication skills to work across teams and projects in a dynamic environment.
Motivation to complete tasks on aggressive product-development schedules and meet manufacturing expectations.
Ability to work in a leadership or lead role.
Ability to work in person with test systems in Santa Rosa, California.
For non-U.S. persons, employment is contingent on Keysight obtaining any required government authorizations for access to export-controlled items.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in automating electrical tests.
Familiarity with industry standards and best practices in IC testing.
Expertise programming in C#, .NET, and Visual Studio.
Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and manufacturing processes.
Expertise in RF and analog integrated-circuit design and analysis.
Knowledge of statistical analysis and process improvement.
Experience in PCB board design.
Experience using ADS or equivalent tools.

Responsibilities

Design and develop IC test plans, procedures, methodologies, and test programs.
Write code for test automation and adapt test programs to different device designs.
Perform functional tests and characterize IC performance, functionality, and reliability using custom-built test stations and other tools.
Analyze test data to identify trends, anomalies, and potential issues; report findings and recommendations.
Troubleshoot and debug test failures in collaboration with in-house design and process engineering teams.
Identify process improvements and implement best practices to improve test efficiency and effectiveness.
Maintain documentation of test procedures, results, and corrective actions.