Radio Frequency Hardware Engineer I

HORIBA Instruments•Reno, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

HORIBA Semiconductor's North American Semiconductor group is seeking an experienced Radio Frequency Hardware Engineer. This role involves developing and qualifying new proprietary Radio Frequency (RF) data-acquisition hardware. The hardware will be used for high-speed voltage-current-impedance data acquisition and analysis, specifically for applications in semiconductor RF plasma generator and matching network applications. The position is based at the HORIBA Semiconductor US R&D Technology Center in Reno, Nevada.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in RF data acquisition or RF power control hardware design and development.
Proficiency in RF simulation and design tools such as Comsol, Cadence, Mentor, Ansys, SPICE, etc.
Hands-on experience with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, etc.
Familiarity with PCB layout techniques for RF and high-speed data acquisition circuits.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or PhD degree preferred.
Mentor Graphics or Cadence schematic capture and PCA-PCB layout experience preferable.

Responsibilities

Designs RF circuits, probes/sensors and systems for high-frequency (kHz to GHz) data acquisition of voltage, current, impedance signals used on RF generators and matches networks used for plasma etch or remote plasma processing equipment.
Conducts simulation, analysis, and modeling of RF circuits using Multiphysics, CAE or other types of simulators like Comsol, Cadence, Ansys, SPICE, etc.
Prototypes, tests, and validates RF hardware designs in laboratory environments.
Collaborates with PCB designers to ensure RF layout guidelines are followed for optimal performance.
Characterizes and optimizes RF components such as amplifiers, filters, spectrum analyzer ADC’s, and other power/ data acquisition components.
Generates documentation including schematics, PCB layout guidelines, test procedures, and design verification reports.

Benefits

401(k) plan with match
Employee group dental insurance paid for by the company
Employee group vision insurance paid for by the company
Employee group life insurance paid for by the company
Employee group disability (short and long-term) insurance paid for by the company
Medical insurance available with reasonable employee contributions
Family dental insurance available with reasonable employee contributions
Family vision insurance available with reasonable employee contributions
Supplemental life insurance available with reasonable employee contributions
Employee assistance program
Paid holidays
Vacation time
Sick time
Flexible spending accounts
Educational reimbursement
Commuter benefit programs