Senior Automated Test Engineer

Chipright; Tipton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Tipton is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to develop production test plans for packaged products like UWB SOCs. Candidates must have a master's degree and extensive software development experience in Python and C/C++. The role requires strong knowledge of RF test methodologies and experience with various RF test equipment. This position is fully onsite and requires permission to work in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Self-starter that can effectively drive complex projects to closure.
• Solid understanding of core RF test and measurement methodologies.
• Experience measuring gain, P1dB, IP3, IP2, ACPR, EVM, Efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with test, design, and product engineering.
• Develop test plans for various packaged products.
• Generate documentation of test and calibration procedures.

Skills

Python

C

C#

C++

RF test equipment

Education

Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

JMP

Spotfire

LTX/Credence

Teradyne

Aeroflex

National Instruments

Job description

Senior Test Engineer Responsibilities

• Individual will be responsible for coordinating with test, design, and product engineering to develop production test plans for a variety of packaged products such as fully integrated UWB SOCs and RF Front End Modules
• This will include defining RF and DC measurement methodologies to test the required parameters in an accurate and timely manner, in a high volume test environment
• Develop test software primarily on DMDX and LTX PAx ATE systems, utilizing custom Loadboards/Lego Cards and Test Fixtures
• Evaluate performance over temperature for qualification activities
• Generate documentation of test and calibration procedures, and compile GR&R/ANOVA studies to ensure production test results are within allowable limits
• Provide support to multiple test sites for prototype and production testing
• Practice LEAN and lead improvement action plans(A3)

Qualifications

• Self-starter that can effectively drive complex projects to closure
• Extensive project level software development experience in Python, C, C#, C++
• Proficient with test equipment including RF sources, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, noise figure analyzers, power meters, power supplies, and digital multi-meters
• Solid understanding of core RF test and measurement methodologies such as Spectrum Analysis, Network Analysis, Complex Modulation and Demodulation, Noise Figure, DC measurements
• Experience measuring gain, P1dB, IP3, IP2, ACPR, EVM, Efficiency, Harmonics, Switching Speed, Return Loss, and Noise Figure on RF devices
• Experience developing product test solutions with systems from LTX/Credence, Teradyne, Aeroflex, National Instruments
• Experience using data analysis tools such as JMP or Spotfire
• Experience with standards like Ultra-wideband, Matter, Thread, Zigbee and/or Bluetooth
• Knowledgeable in TCP/IP, GPIB, I2C, MIPI, SPI and JTAG communications
• Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering required
• 3 to 5 years of experience preferred

Please note this role requires permission to work in Ireland as it is a fully onsite role.