CLAWS Electronics Test Engineer

Overview

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Posting details:
Raleigh, NC; CLAWS department;
Anticipated hiring range commensurate with experience; M-F schedule. Posting date information in this sanitized version is omitted to focus on role responsibilities and requirements.

• Execute on-wafer and packaged device tests in state-of-the-art CLAWS test facility (50%)
• RF devices, including amplifiers, passives, and MMICs. Small signal (S-parameter), load-pull, pulsed I-V, DC characteristics, parametric test, thermal effects.
• Power devices, including transistors and diodes. DC and switching characteristics of high voltage and high current electronics.
• Go/No-Go electrical testing of process control monitors.
• Reconfigure test equipment to support varied test specifications.

• Implement new device/wafer characterization plans, methods for data reduction, and parameter extraction (30%)
• Support design for test (DFT) initiatives that facilitate high throughput testing.
• Develop and qualify new test capabilities.
• Collaborate with MES engineers to integrate test capabilities with centralized data infrastructure.

• Ensure the availability of test equipment and capabilities (20%)
• Leverage statistical methods to define test capabilities such as GR&R or MSA.
• Oversee equipment calibrations and apply known-good standards regularly to demonstrate conformance with specifications.
• Develop and document SOPs, training other users where necessary.
• Maintain or repair test equipment with support from OEMs. Replace consumables.

• Comply with stated workplace policies.
• Communicate results, plans, and other updates to a variety of audiences.
• Adhere to and mentor others in known best practices.
• Support CLAWS activities such as tours, meetings, and conferences.

Minimum Education and Experience

• M.S. or B.S. in Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on semiconductor devices.
• 3+ years experience in RF or Power semiconductor device test.

Other Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

• Experience testing power or RF semiconductor devices (on-wafer and packaged).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines with moderate supervision.
• Ability to follow safe procedures for working with semiconductor test equipment, and machine guarding and interlocks.
• Comfort in collaborating with students, faculty, and staff of varying experience and backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

The Successful Candidate Would Preferably Have Additional Experience In

• RF discrete device, MMIC, and passive components test.
• Parameter extraction and supporting EDA or PDK.
• Reliability test.
• MES and SPC systems.
• PCB design, build, and test.
• Standardized tests and methods (e.g., JEDEC, ASTM)
• Statistical methods (e.g., DOE, GR&R) and tools (e.g., JMP, Minitab)
• Programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, JSL, SQL)

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• Valid NC Driver's License required:
  No
• Commercial Driver's License required:
  No

Applicants should upload a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for at least three professional references. Optional documents – you may upload any previous projects as Other Document (1).