Sr. Mixed Signal/RF Test Engineer

NXP Semiconductors • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Develop production, qualification and characterization test programs for WLAN, BT, and UWB system on a chip (SOC) devices on ATE (Automatic Test Equipment). This role involves test development from design kick-off to production release, debugging design and process related yield and performance problems, and developing new DFT (Design for Test) concepts and test techniques to improve test efficiency and reduce cost of test. The engineer will collaborate closely with Design, Systems, and Software teams to drive innovative new RF/analog test methods and accompanying device design implementation (Built in self-test, firmware-based testing, etc.). The role also involves working across product lines and other teams to drive new DFT and Test Engineering approaches within the group and across the company.

Requirements

• Masters or Bachelor of Science degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience
• Strong communication and problem solving skills
• Self-driven, able to take ownership and initiative of all project aspects while working independently and with the entire team
• Strong programming background (C++, Java , Visual Basic)
• Fluent in English

Nice To Haves

• Advantest 93K/Exascale, Teradyne UFLEX/UFLEX+ ATE experience preferred
• RF and mmWave testing experience a big plus

Responsibilities

• Develop production, qualification and characterization test programs for WLAN, BT, and UWB system on a chip (SOC) devices on ATE (Automatic Test Equipment)
• Test development from design kick-off to production release
• Debug design and process related yield and performance problems
• Develop new DFT (Design for Test) concepts and test techniques to improve test efficiency and reduce cost of test
• Collaborate closely with Design, Systems, and Software teams to drive innovative new RF/analog test methods and accompanying device design implementation (Built in self-test, firmware-based testing, etc.)
• Work across product lines and other teams to drive new DFT and Test Engineering approaches within the group and across the company.

What This Job Offers

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