Position:
RF Engineer
Location:
Beaverton, OR
Job Id:
2735
# of Openings:
1
RF ENGINEER
FormFactor, Inc.
Beaverton, OR
We live in a mobile driven world where technology is constantly improving. Semiconductor manufacturers need a partner as they pioneer and drive the most advanced integrated circuits (ICs) ever made. FormFactor is the world's leading supplier of probe cards used to test the ICs that power the majority of smart phones and tablets on the planet, as well as electronic systems used in computing, consumer, automotive and other applications. We are a big company with a small time feel. Working at FormFactor gives you the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology, have a direct influence on next generation products hitting the market and drive the overall growth and development of the semiconductor industry.
We are a fast-paced, growing company where each employee contributes to our culture of integrity, innovation, and teamwork. We are looking for enthusiastic, talented individuals who can thrive in a changing and challenging environment.
PURPOSE
The RF Design Engineer is a member of a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for development of Analytical Probes and Calibration Standards for characterizing and testing on-wafer RF structures. This person will be a subject matter expert in on wafer RF measurements and EM field theory and will be responsible for ensuring that new products meet the defined performance objectives. They will understand the customer's technical need in detail, use this knowledge to help set target product specifications and performance expectations, and guide technical product development choices through simulation and measurement. They will participate in vendor selection and qualification for purchased products and services which impact electrical performance. Additionally, the person in this role will help with technical feasibility analysis through simulation when customer requests are not clearly inside our capability, as well as work on continuous improvement of the electrical performance of existing products.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drives electrical design of new products for optimized electrical performance.
- Ensures that developed products meet market need through simulation and measurement.
- Participate in the development of new, on-wafer VNA calibration methodologies.
- Assists Marketing in defining electrical performance requirements for new product definitions.
- Write applications notes and deliver conference papers.
- Provide training and technical support to the Applications teams and customers as appropriate.
- Participates in execution of continuous product improvements.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics, a Master's degree or PhD preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Design, Product Engineering, or Applications, Development or Product Engineering.
- Proficiency performing full field RF simulation using HFSS.
- Working knowledge of SI tools such as AWR or Advanced Design System (ADS)
- Proficiency making on wafer measurements using wafer probers RF instrumentation such as VNA/PNA in a lab environment.
- Strong working knowledge of RF calibration techniques.
- Experience performing semiconductor device modeling measurements is highly desired.
- Familiarity with IC and/or PCB layout tools.
- Knowledge of semiconductor wafer sort or final test is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lead others through influence.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects to completion on-time and on-budget.
- Demonstrated success working both independently and in a team.
- Willingness to travel up to 5% both domestically and internationally.
FormFactor is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, sex (including breastfeeding and related conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, registered domestic partner status, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other legally protected characteristic. These protections extend to all employment and management decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
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