Lead Electrical Engineer, Research & Development

Qnity Electronics, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity’s Silicon Valley Technology Center in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive advanced PCB and IC packaging projects. Translate high-speed RF, SI, EMI requirements into material selection, design guidance, simulation, and validation for top OEMs.

You will collaborate with metrology, thermal, optics, and mechanical teams, mentor junior engineers, and advance IPC-aligned characterization for mass production while representing Qnity in industry forums.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of RF, SI, EMI/EMC fundamentals in PCB design or electronic materials.
• Experience with RF design, simulation, measurement, and characterization.
• Familiarity with IPC standards and test methods for electronic materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead applications development to advance adoption of Qnity’s flex, rigid PCB and IC packaging materials with OEMs.
• Define requirements with customers and translate them into engineering plans and validated solutions.
• Design, simulate, and characterize RF, SI, power integrity, and EMI test vehicles.
• Collaborate with internal teams to solve EMI/EMC challenges and develop prototypes.
• Own RF/SI characterization at SVTC with VNAs up to 120 GHz and related tools.
• Use EM tools to guide material recommendations and design decisions.
• Develop IPC-aligned characterization methodologies for qualification and scale‑up.
• Move technologies from concept to customer validation and mass production readiness.
• Represent Qnity in industry consortia and customer forums.
• Deliver technical training and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

RF & SI design

Customer-facing engagements

Project management familiarity

Travel up to 20%

Education

MSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Keysight ADS

HFSS

COMSOL

Polar Si9000

Sonnet

AutoCAD

MATLAB

LabVIEW

JMP

Job description

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Qnityは、未来を見据えて挑戦する人、既成概念を打ち破る人、そして多様な視点を歓迎します。なぜなら、私たちは世界の進歩を加速させる重要な役割を担っているからです。Qnityで、あなたのキャリアをスタートさせる、または次のステージへ進めるチャンスを見つけてください。

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics?Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

AtQnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Qnity’s Silicon Valley Technology Center

Qnity’s Silicon Valley Technology Center (SVTC) is the company’s premier applications development and engineering center of excellence, helping customers solve high-value electronic materials challenges in advanced PCB, IC packaging, and next-generation system design. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, SVTC combines more than 10,000 square feet of rapid prototyping, reliability testing, process development, and analytical characterization laboratories with cross-disciplinary engineering expertise serving consumer electronics, humanoid robotics, aerospace and defense, next-generation automotive, semiconductor, and data center applications.

Lead Electrical Engineer, Research & Development

Qnity’s SVTC is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to serve as the local electrical engineering subject matter expert for advanced PCB and IC packaging technologies. This customer-facing applications engineering role will translate high-speed, high-frequency, signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI requirements into material selection, design guidance, simulation, characterization, and commercialization outcomes for leading Silicon Valley OEMs. The successful candidate will work alongside local SMEs in metrology, thermal, optics, and mechanical engineering, and will help convert customer challenges into validated technical solutions across Qnity’s broad electronic materials portfolio.

Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead applications development that advances adoption of Qnity’s flex, rigid PCB, and IC packaging materials with strategic OEM customers.

• Partner with customers in consumer electronics, data center, and other advanced technology sectors to define requirements, translate them into engineering plans, and deliver validated solutions.

• Design, simulate, and characterize RF, signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI test vehicles using industry-standard tools and methods.

• Collaborate with internal teams to diagnose and resolve customer’s EMI/EMC challenges by developing customized EMI shielding prototypes and test methods in next generation electronic systems

• Own the RF/SI characterization capability at SVTC, including hands‑on work with VNAs up to 120 GHz, TDRs, impedance analyzers, reverberation chambers, and RF probe stations.

• Use EM simulation tools such as Keysight ADS, COMSOL, HFSS, Sonnet, and related platforms to guide material recommendations and design decisions.

• Develop IPC-aligned characterization methodologies that support customer qualification, technology readiness, and scale‑up.

• Work cross‑functionally with internal teams and external PCB fabricators to move technologies from proof‑of‑concept through customer validation and mass production readiness.

• Represent Qnity in industry consortiums, conferences, customer technical forums, and standards-oriented discussions.

• Deliver technical training and seminars that strengthen internal capability and external partner engagement.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a high‑performing, customer‑focused technical team.

Required Qualifications:

• M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field, with 4+ years of highly relevant experience in RF, signal integrity, EMI/EMC fundamentals, PCB design, advanced packaging, or electronic materials applications.

• Demonstrated expertise in RF and signal integrity design, simulation, measurement, and characterization.

• Proficiency with tools such as Keysight ADS, HFSS, COMSOL, Polar Si9000, Sonnet, AutoCAD, MATLAB, LabVIEW, JMP, or comparable engineering platforms.

• Experience applying IPC standards and related national or international test methods to electronic materials characterization.

• Proven ability to lead customer‑facing technical engagements, manage cross‑functional projects, and communicate complex engineering recommendations clearly.

• Familiarity with project management practices such as Agile, Stage Gate, or comparable development frameworks.

• Able and willing to travel as required to support customer projects, up to 20%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field, and relevant academic or working experience in applications development, PCB design, or advanced packaging technologies

• Patent and publication history in relevant technical domains

• Award‑winning contributions to R&D

• IEEE Senior Member or equivalent professional recognition is a plus

This role offers the opportunity to shape how leading Silicon Valley customers adopt advanced electronic materials for high‑speed, high‑frequency, and next‑generation packaging applications, while working in a center designed for rapid customer problem solving, hands‑on experimentation, and cross‑disciplinary technical leadership.

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