RF Device Characterization Engineer

Tata Electronics; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Ahmedabad is seeking experienced RF Engineers to characterize RF components and innovate testing processes. This role involves developing automation frameworks for data collection, collaborating with various teams, and presenting findings to stakeholders. Candidates should have a strong background in Electrical Engineering, with experience in RF testing and system design. The position offers opportunities to work in a cutting-edge semiconductor facility that aims to impact various technological applications.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years experience in RF characterization and testing.
• Experience with automation frameworks such as Python, C#, Labview.
• Understanding of RF circuit and system concepts.

Responsibilities

• Characterize key RF building blocks under various conditions.
• Develop char plans and ensure data accuracy.
• Architect automation frameworks for large volume data collection.

Skills

RF characterization

Automation skills

Machine learning algorithms

Analog concepts

Python

Test methodologies

Collaboration

Creative problem solving

Education

M.S or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

VNA

Spectrum Analyzer

Signal Generator

Labview

IC-CAP

Job description

Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) is a greenfield venture of the Tata Group with expertise in manufacturing precision components.

Tata Electronics (a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) is building India’s first AI-enabled state-of-the-art Semiconductor Foundry. This facility will produce chips for applications such as power management IC, display drivers, microcontrollers (MCU) and high-performance computing logic, addressing the growing demand in markets such as automotive, computing and data storage, wireless communications and artificial intelligence.

Tata Electronics is a subsidiary of the Tata group. The Tata Group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with the mission 'To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long term stakeholder value creation based on leadership with Trust.

Responsibilities

• Hands on detailed characterization of key RF building blocks like Switch, LNA, Mixer, Stand alone transistor, VCO, ADC - across voltage, temperature, Impedance conditions
• Develop detailed char plan including timelines, test coverage, test conditions that can generate insightful relevant data
• Ensure highest level of data accuracy with rightly calibrated test setup, instruments, test fixtures. Develop de-embedding strategies
• Analyze characterized data. Derive conclusive insights on setup issues, inconsistencies, device behavior and performance metrics
• Architect and develop highly efficient automation framework to enable large volume data collection without any gap on data accuracy or setup stability
• Continuously seek avenues to innovate on test methodology, reducing setup cost, test time improvement, char data management
• Comprehend device behavior and seek avenues to implement machine learning algorithms to tune device performance
• Collaborate closely with TD, TCAD, Compact Modelling, DE team to close on simulation to measurement gaps. Ensure efficient and meaningful test coverage. Drive teams to negotiate redundant, duplicate tests
• Own setup accuracy, readiness, stability. Drive instrument calibration cycle, repair, damaged accessories (cables, connectors, discretes) replacement
• Present device insights derived from characterized data to internal stake holders. Highlight issues, debugs carried out, resolution strategies
• Travel – as necessary
• Strong understanding of RF circuit and system concepts, analog concepts, RF Test methodologies, test parameters
• Hands on experience on RF characterization, debug, impedance matching, calibration, fixture de-embedding
• Strong understanding of RF transceiver architecture, Gain, NF, Linearity, Stability, Noise Parameters, Impedance matching, coupling, Ft/Fmax, Ron, Coff,
• Strong understanding and hands on experience on RF instruments like VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Analyzer, Signal Generator, Impedance Tuners, Device/Parameter Analyzers
• Expertise to debug setup issues like calibration error, component damage, noise coupling, spurious emission, measurement system contribution, degradation from system dynamic range
• Strong automation skills using platform like Python, C#, Labview, TestStand, IC-CAP
• Understanding of RF layout practices, coupling, parasitics
• Skill on TCAD simulation and device calibration is plus
• You’re collaborative, building relationships with teams, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
• Innovative and creative, proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

Qualifications

• M.S or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics with 3+ to 10 years of experience
• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics with 7+ to 15 years of experience
• Strong understanding of RF concepts, system design, Board design
• Proven track record of driving high volume characterization followed by production enablement of RF CMOS/BJT technodes