IC Test Engineer

Keysight Technologies, Inc.•Santa Rosa, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Keysight is hiring an IC Test Engineer for its Technology Organization in Santa Rosa, California. The role contributes to developing on-wafer microwave and millimeter-wave measurement solutions for Keysight’s integrated circuits. Work spans exploratory R&D design validation of advanced MMICs and automated small-volume testing of integrated circuits designed and partly manufactured in-house. The engineer will work with a collaborative, experienced team and use industry-leading tools and a well-equipped measurement lab. The position is intended for a recent or new graduate who will complete a degree by June 2027. It requires in-person, hands-on work with test systems in Santa Rosa. The role requires access to certain export-controlled goods, software, technology, or technical data; 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.
Degree completion by June 2027.
Training or experience through academia, internships, or industry in RF characterization of active and passive components, including measures such as reflection coefficient, matching, TOI, P1dB, and noise figure.
Expertise using test and measurement equipment such as a network analyzer, signal source, or spectrum analyzer.
Proficiency in software development/programming in at least one of C#, C++/.NET, C, or Visual Studio.
Experience with wafer-probe calibration and measurements of integrated circuits.
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, time-management, and communication skills to work in a dynamic environment across multiple teams and projects.
Motivation to complete tasks in support of aggressive product-development schedules and world-class manufacturing expectations.
Ability to work in a leadership or lead role.
Ability to work in person in Santa Rosa, California, with hands-on access to test systems.
Eligibility to access export-controlled items, or ability for Keysight to obtain any required government authorization.

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 processes 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, and provide reports and recommendations.
Troubleshoot and debug test failures in collaboration with in-house design and process engineering teams.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement practices to improve test efficiency and effectiveness.
Maintain documentation of test procedures, results, and corrective actions.