Product & Test Development Engineer - PMIC

Spectraforce Technologies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in San Diego, CA is seeking a Product & Test Development Engineer to support PMIC and highly integrated analog ASIC development, testing, characterization, and production.

The engineer will design test hardware and software, perform device-level characterization, analyze data, troubleshoot failures, and work with Design, Foundry, Yield, Manufacturing, and Marketing teams to improve product yield and test time.

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in electrical engineering fundamentals, including digital/analog/mixed-signal circuits and power management.
• Experience with PMIC/power management measurements (line/load regulation, PSRR, transition time, regulator efficiency, jitter, gain, SNDR, phase noise).
• Strong ASIC/device characterization skills with good system-level understanding.
• Hands-on experience with bench/test equipment (oscilloscopes, meters, battery simulators, spectrum/logic analyzers).
• Experience with test board design, debugging, and development; knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Experience with statistical data analysis and characterization data.
• Proficiency in Python, VB, Perl or similar scripting languages; strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and debug test interface hardware, including load boards and test boards.
• Develop and debug test software/programs using Python, VB, or Perl.
• Perform hardware/software integration and troubleshoot test systems.
• Develop characterization plans and support first-silicon debug.
• Perform PMIC device-level characterization and module verification.
• Conduct measurements: line/load regulation, PSRR, transition time, efficiency, jitter, gain, SNDR, phase noise.
• Use lab equipment: oscilloscopes, source/power meters, battery emulators, spectrum/logic analyzers.
• Analyze characterization and production data using statistical tools; investigate failures and drive failure analysis to completion.
• Support yield improvement and yield variance control; identify test-time reduction opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and document technical results.

Skills

Digital circuits

Analog circuits

Mixed-signal circuits

Power management

RF circuit analysis

PMIC/power management measurements

ASIC/device characterization

Bench/test equipment

Test board design

Semiconductor manufacturing processes

Statistical data analysis

Python

VB

Perl

Scripting languages

Troubleshooting

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Source/power meters

Battery emulators

Spectrum analyzers

Logic analyzers

Job description

Role: Product & Test Development Engineer - PMIC

Location: San Diego, CA (Onsite)

Contract: 12 months

Job Summary

Client is looking for a Product & Test Development Engineer to support the development, testing, characterization, and production of Power Management ICs (PMICs) and highly integrated analog ASICs.

The engineer will work primarily in a bench test laboratory, designing and debugging test hardware and software, performing device-level characterization, analyzing test data, investigating failures, and improving product yield and test time. This position will work closely with Design, System, Foundry, Program Management, Yield, Reliability, Marketing, Sales, and Manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and debug test interface hardware, including load boards and test boards.
• Develop and debug test software/programs using languages such as Python, VB, or Perl.
• Perform hardware/software integration and troubleshoot test systems.
• Develop characterization plans and support first-silicon debug.
• Perform PMIC device-level characterization and module verification.
• Conduct measurements involving:
  • Line/load regulation
  • PSRR
  • Transition time
  • Power/regulator efficiency
  • Jitter
  • Gain
  • SNDR
  • Phase noise
• Use laboratory equipment such as:
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Source/power meters
  • Power supplies
  • Battery emulators
  • Spectrum analyzers
  • Logic analyzers
• Analyze characterization and production data using statistical analysis tools.
• Investigate failures and drive failure analysis to completion.
• Support yield improvement and yield variance control.
• Identify opportunities for test-time reduction and automation.
• Support semiconductor manufacturing and production test activities.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Work on multiple projects in parallel while meeting quality and schedule requirements.
• Collaborate with local and remote cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • or a related field
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.

Must-Have Technical Skills

1. Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals, including:
   • Digital circuits
   • Analog circuits
   • Mixed-signal circuits
   • Power management
   • RF circuit analysis
2. Experience with PMIC/power management measurements, such as:
   • Line/load regulation
   • PSRR
   • Transition time
   • Regulator efficiency
   • Jitter
   • Gain
   • SNDR
   • Phase noise
3. Strong ASIC/device characterization skills with good system-level understanding.
4. Hands-on experience using bench/laboratory test equipment, including:
   • Oscilloscopes
   • Source/power meters
   • Battery emulators
   • Spectrum analyzers
   • Logic analyzers
5. Experience with test board design, debugging, and development.
6. Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
7. Experience with statistical data analysis and characterization data.
8. Programming experience with one or more of:
   • Python
   • VB
   • Perl
   • Similar scripting/programming languages
9. Strong troubleshooting skills involving test hardware, software, components, and failure investigation.
10. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document technical work effectively.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with bench test software automation.
• Hands-on experience with Teradyne iFlex/uFlex.
• Experience with Advantest 93 ATE.
• Experience with Six Sigma / Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Experience with semiconductor quality and reliability testing.
• Knowledge of wafer fabrication fundamentals.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.