IC Test Engineer

Veracity Ventures Inc. • Santa Rosa, CA

8d • $120,000 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The IC Test Engineer develops, executes, automates, and improves test solutions for integrated circuits, including microwave and millimeter-wave ICs (MMICs). The role combines RF characterization, semiconductor testing, wafer probing, test automation, software development, troubleshooting, and data analysis. The engineer works hands-on in a laboratory with custom-built test stations and measurement equipment, collaborating with design and process engineering teams to support product development and manufacturing schedules.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in RF characterization of active and passive components.
• Experience measuring RF parameters such as reflection coefficient, matching, TOI, P1dB, and noise figure.
• Hands-on experience with electronic test and measurement equipment, such as vector network analyzers, signal sources or generators, and spectrum analyzers.
• Experience with wafer-probe calibration and on-wafer integrated-circuit measurements.
• Programming proficiency in at least one of C#, C++/.NET, C, or the Visual Studio development environment.
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Relevant thesis work and/or industry experience in millimeter-wave IC characterization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience automating electrical tests.
• Strong C#, .NET, and Visual Studio programming experience.
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices in IC testing.
• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of RF and analog integrated-circuit design and analysis.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and process improvement.
• Experience with PCB board design.
• Experience with Keysight ADS or equivalent RF/electronic design and simulation tools.
• Ability to take a lead role on technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, automate, and improve test solutions for integrated circuits, including MMICs.
• Perform RF characterization, semiconductor testing, and wafer-probe measurements.
• Use laboratory measurement equipment and custom-built test stations.
• Develop software and automate electrical tests.
• Troubleshoot test systems and analyze measurement data.
• Collaborate with design and process engineering teams.
• Support product-development and manufacturing schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level