Electrical Design Engineer

Position: Staff Electrical Design Engineer
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.

What You Will Do:

Conduct device characterization testing by applying a semiconductor parameter analyzer, applying scripting to control embedded switch matrix and probe station operations through a GUIStreamline 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.

What You Will Bring:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 8+ years of experience4+ years of hands-on semiconductor lab experience using R&D lab test equipment, especially semiconductor parameter analyzers like the Agilent B1500 or Tektronix SCS
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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 Easy Expert Device Char software, and with Micro Manipulator or Form Factor/Cascade Tech 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

Compensation & Benefits:

The benefits listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Impinj and the country where you work.

The typical base pay range for this role across the US is $136,000 - $204,000. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties, requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Both market wage data and the mid-point of the pay range is reviewed and used as the starting point for all new hire offers.

Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.

At Impinj certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual…