Match System Validation Engineer

Comet • San Jose, CA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented individual for our division Plasma Control Technologies at the San Jose site as a Match System Validation Engineer. For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world. We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication. In the Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) division, we manufacture specialized components that are required for the precise control of plasma processes and are used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones or tablets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering with knowledge of RF and control systems, system engineering, or equivalent technical expertise.
• Some experience in systems development, preferably of semiconductor manufacturing hardware.
• Hands-on experience with the set-up and operation of complex RF test equipment, including VNA, signal generators, power meters, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes.
• Ability to toggle between time and frequency domains when analyzing and communicating dynamic RF test results.
• Solid expertise with scripting tools (Python) to efficiently automate design validation tests and data analysis.
• Solid understanding of data analysis methods for large and complex data sets.
• Curious and analytical!
• Proven ability to identify, characterize, and solve complex electrical system problems.
• Methodical and creative when locating and identifying the “needle in the haystack” is necessary.
• Must be able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to communicate with all levels of personnel within the organization.
• Organization skills, structured, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn, challenge and experiment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work effectively in a highly interactive team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with plasma high-power RF delivery systems and plasma measurement systems would be a plus.
• Experience with kW-level RF generators would be a plus.
• Experience with time-synchronized data collection from multiple sources a plus.
• Knowledge of and experience with EtherCAT a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, adapt, troubleshoot, and execute automated tests for comprehensive product performance characterization of High-Power RF Matching Systems.
• Design Validation Testing (DVT) of High-Power RF Matching Networks.
• Develop, use, and adapt automated tools for the collection and analysis of large and complex data sets, extract relevant results, and communicate via comprehensive test reports.
• Troubleshoot and debug test station automation and data analysis results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• flexible working options
• profit sharing
• diverse educational and career opportunities
• competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision care, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) plan, and a generous paid-time-off package

What This Job Offers

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