R&D Tech Specialist

Keysight Technologies, Inc.•Santa Rosa, CA

About The Position

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do. Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Requirements

The ability to work in an ESD environment.
The ability to bring concerns up though a standardized chain of command.
Ability to handle and process delicate materials in circuit or substrate form.
Skilled hand-eye coordination is imperative for proper handling and movement of parts.
Proficient computer skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Skilled coordination/multitasking.
Ability to handle delicate products.
Team communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

Work closely with R&D Engineers to support the development, validation, and testing of new products from early prototype through production release.
Execute test plans, characterization, and validation activities to verify product performance, reliability, and compliance with design requirements.
Build, configure, test, troubleshoot, and rework prototypes and pre‑production hardware.
Identify, document, and communicate test results, defects, and observations clearly to engineering and cross‑functional teams.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts by assisting with design verification testing, process development, and manufacturing readiness.
Provide technical support to manufacturing, including failure analysis, yield improvement, and troubleshooting of production issues.
Develop, maintain, and improve test procedures, work instructions, and documentation to ensure repeatable and efficient testing processes.
Operate and maintain lab equipment, test fixtures, and measurement tools in accordance with safety and quality standards.
Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to drive continuous improvement in product performance and manufacturability.
Ensure accurate data collection, reporting, and traceability throughout the product development lifecycle.