IC Test Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-22
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Engineering
Electronics Engineer, Test Engineer
Location: Santa Rosa, California, USA
Work Arrangement: Onsite – hands‑on laboratory and test‑system work required
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Experienced IC Test Engineer to develop, execute, automate, and improve test solutions for integrated circuits, including microwave and millimeter‑wave ICs (MMICs).
This position combines RF characterization, semiconductor testing, wafer probing, test automation, software development, troubleshooting, and data analysis. The engineer will work with custom-built test stations, laboratory measurement equipment, and cross‑functional design and process engineering teams.
The ideal candidate has at least three years of relevant experience in RF characterization and wafer‑probe measurements, along with strong programming skills and the ability to support demanding product‑development and manufacturing schedules.
Required Qualifications Education- Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
- Relevant thesis work and/or industry experience in millimeter‑wave IC characterization is expected.
- At least 3 years of experience in RF characterization of active and passive components.
- Experience measuring RF parameters such as reflection coefficient, matching, TOI, P1dB, and noise figure.
- Hands‑on experience with electronic test and measurement equipment, such as:
- Vector network analyzers
- Signal sources or generators
- Spectrum analyzers
- Related RF measurement instruments
- Experience with wafer‑probe calibration and on‑wafer integrated‑circuit measurements.
- Software development or programming proficiency in at least one of the following:
- C#
- C++/.NET
- C
- Visual Studio development environment
- Experience automating electrical tests.
- Strong C#, .NET, and Visual Studio programming experience.
- Familiarity with industry standards and best practices in IC testing.
- Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and manufacturing processes.
- Understanding of RF and analog integrated‑circuit design and analysis.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis and process improvement.
- Experience with PCB board design.
- Experience with Keysight ADS or equivalent RF/electronic design and simulation tools.
- Ability to take a lead role on technical projects.
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