Product Engineer

Qorvo, Inc.; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo, Inc. in Chelmsford, MA, is seeking a Product Engineer in the HPA Product Group. The role focuses on introducing new products, improving yields and perfecting test solutions for wireless RF devices.

You will interface with design, test, reliability, and operations teams to drive innovations and maintain the current product portfolio. The candidate will apply SPC, conduct thorough data analyses and develop test plans for prototype and production testing while supporting manufacturing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• 2+ years in a semiconductor environment, preferably RF.
• Proficient in statistical methods, data analysis and problem solving.
• Experience with Databricks, SQL, Python, Spotfire and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify new products within the HPA Product Group.
• Drive product engineering deliverables for New Product Development.
• Perform data-driven analysis to guide design revisions.
• Create test plans for prototype and production electrical testing.
• Apply SPC to reduce variability and improve yield.
• Coordinate with design, test, reliability, quality and operations teams.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Databricks

SQL

Python

Spotfire

Excel

JMP

Job description

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Experience Level: Professional

Job Type: Regular

Location: Chelmsford, MA, US, 1824

Requisition ID: 10733

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

As a Product Engineer in the HPA Product Group, you will be part of a focused team that develops and qualifies new products while also maintains the current portfolio of released products. You will be driving innovation and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, dynamic environment through the use of rigorous statistical methods.

The position focuses on new product introductions, improving yields, maintaining quality and perfecting test solutions for wireless RF products. Interfaces with Design, Applications, Test, Process, Reliability, Quality Engineering and Operations teams throughout the development process. This position will be based in Chelmsford, MA.

Responsibilities:

• Become proficient with the functionality and design attributes of MMWave Silicon IC Beamformers and Frequency Converters.
• Drive and own Product Engineering deliverables for New Product Development.
• Data-driven decision making based on timely and thorough data analysis.
• Provide detailed analyses for each major design revision during the prototype phase of development, identify key parameters needing improvement and then communicate these to the core development team.
• Practice continuous improvement and yield optimization by tracking wafer foundry parameters, uncovering correlations and troubleshooting process and equipment issues.
• Employ appropriate Statistical Process Control (SPC) principles to reduce variability in product performance.
• Develop test plans for prototype and production electrical testing of wafers and packaged devices.
• Analyze products to ensure manufacturability and data sheet compliance, including setting the optimal screening limits and guard-bands in production test plans.
• Support Test Engineering activities to debug, validate and release production test hardware/software.
• Conduct measurement systems analysis (Gauge R&R).
• Compile and analyze data using common statistical techniques (time-series analysis, CPK, DOE, SPC, ANOVA) and effectively present key results along with recommended actions.
• Generates Yield Plans that provide a roadmap for improving manufacturing efficiency in order to optimize cost models and to meet yield targets.
• Engage in group problem-solving and process improvement projects (familiarity with Six Sigma or comparable methods is desirable).
• Serve as the central technical resource for design, process, manufacturing, test, quality and marketing as products move from the prototype phase into production.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable technical discipline.
• 2+ years of experience or an equivalent amount of advanced education and experience in a semiconductor environment, preferably within the wireless RF industry.
• Understanding of IC reliability and qualification methods.
• Use and documentation of disciplined problem-solving techniques such as 8D or 5-Whys.
• Experience in statistical methods, database interfaces, statistical software and data automation tools, such as Databricks, SQL, Python, Spotfire, JMP and Excel.
• Understanding of RF/Microwave theory and semiconductor physics.
• Knowledge of typical RF test equipment and common test methodologies.
• Strong attention to detail, self-motivation and ability to achieve results with minimal supervision.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a team-oriented approach.
• Ability to interface effectively and build consensus with coworkers at every level of the company.
• Time management skills sufficient to balance multiple high-priority activities.
• Comfort leading activities and projects at both the tactical and strategic level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable technical discipline.
• Background in Wi-Fi and Cellular standards.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

This position requires work on US Government contracts. Applicants must be a US Person (US citizen, permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $81,400 - $105,900 (subject to change dependent on physical location)

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Qorvo reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as external competitiveness and internal comparability.

Base compensation is one element of Total Rewards offered at Qorvo. More information on the Total Rewards package can be shared upon request.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO

We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.