RF Lab Manager

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Requisition

Description

The individual chosen for this position will be a member of an engineering team responsible for managing a Laboratory. Working with a talented team, you will collaborate across the site to identify and source new component needs, manage multiple calibration schedules, and ensure sufficient inventory of off-the-shelf lab supplies to support the team’s dynamic needs. Manages maintenance and repair of equipment and tools minimizing downtime.

Builds and repairs custom test benches. The successful candidate will be an effective problem solver and a proactive process owner.

Responsibilities

• Manage ESD requirements as per standards.
• Determine short-term and long-term lab needs to support new product development
• Planning, active management, and maintenance of lab facilities, equipment, and supplies
• Manages automated test systems, RF component inventory, and yearly calibration schedules
• Participates in the definition and implementation of corporate ESD policies
• Orders and maintains a sufficient stock of RF lab supplies
• Troubleshoots and repairs test equipment as necessary
• Manage Gagepack to keep track of equipment.
• Setup and reconfigures test benches for project-specific needs
• Manage and coordinate lab activities in support of renovation, expansion.
• Support in characterization of device performance.
• Analyze test data and prepare characterization report.

Required Experience and Skills

• Candidate must possess 6 years related experience
• Associates’ Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics preferred
• Previous experience with RF tests and measurements
• An understanding of basic RF measurement equipment; component/system-level troubleshooting and repair.
• Preferably has hands-on experience testing RF power amplifiers.
• The candidate must have excellent communication skills.
• Ensures lab processes are optimized, efficient and have a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong critical thinker with a focus on process improvement
• Previous experience with the following equipment/tools: RF spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, multimeters, power meters, RF amplifiers, power supplies, probe stations, and RF sources is required. An understanding of RF component characteristics, performance advantages, and trade-offs.
  
  Operate independently with minimal supervision

The typical base pay range for this role is currently CAD $81,200 - $138,700 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, and the ultimate job duties and requirements. Benefits include access to healthcare, a retirement plan company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock.

These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not use artificial intelligence to screen or select applicants.

Skyworks welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to accommodating the needs of people with disabilities and providing a workplace and recruitment process that is inclusive and accessible to all. Accommodations are available on request for candidates in all aspects of the selection process. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us at a Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.