Staff Electrical Design Engineer

Impinj•Seattle, WA

4h•$136,000 - $204,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Impinj is a leading RAIN RFID provider and Internet of Things pioneer. We’re inventing ways to connect every thing to the Internet — including retail apparel, retail general merchandise, healthcare items, automobile parts, airline baggage, food and much more. With more than 100 billion items connected to date, and multiple Fortune 500 enterprises around the world using our platform, we solve for a better understanding of our world. If it’s a thing, we’re working to connect it. Join Impinj and help us realize our vision of a boundless IoT— connecting trillions of everyday items to the Internet. Team Overview: The Silicon Characterization Engineering team supports and helps coordinate lab-based probe station device characterization projects and commitments to schedules. This requires experience working daily in a semiconductor R&D lab within a fast-paced and motivated design team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 8+ years of experience
4+ years of hands-on semiconductor lab experience using R&D lab test equipment, especially semiconductor parameter analyzers like the Agilent B1500 or Tektronix SCS4200
Working knowledge of Bipolar and MOS device physics, semiconductor fab flow and processing, and RF principles
Experience in test scripting automation (Python, Perl, C++, or similar); working experience with AI assistant or productivity tools
Ability to develop and write clear, detailed procedures and data reports, and documentation skills
Hands on experience using Tektronix KCON or Agilent EasyExpert Device Char software, and with MicroManipulator or FormFactor/CascadeTech semi-automated probers
Working knowledge of maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical equipment
Experience working effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines

Responsibilities

Conduct device characterization testing by applying a semiconductor parameter analyzer, applying scripting to control embedded switch matrix and probe station operations through a GUI
Streamline characterization and debug processes, including collection of data and reporting, through automation, scripting, and innovative methodologies
Apply troubleshooting skills to resolve device characterization debug issues
Set up and, when needed, build custom test hardware and tools
Support RMA efforts for the field application and sales team such as I-V tracing, RF sensitivity, conductivity test Rp/Cp, etc.
Collaborate closely with Industrialization and Silicon Processing Engineers on evaluations and analysis of EPIC (end-point integrated circuit) products
Learn and perform Impinj's dry inlay die shear, bend, and THT & TCT test methodologies on samples from RFID Inlay builds
Record microscope images of bonded die on dry inlays
Communicate with Impinj Operations and Engineering teams, regarding the builds and analysis status and any emerging issues
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and provide feedback to optimize and improve them.