Semiconductor Electrical Engineer

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 110,208 - 123,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Direct Deposit & weekly e-payroll

Employee Discount Programs

Referral Bonus Programs

Certification and training opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Santa Clara, California, seeks a Semiconductor Electrical Engineer for a 12-month contract-to-hire role. Responsibilities include testing RF performance, developing microwave components, and writing detailed specifications. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K plan, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Understand principles and operation of RF test equipment.
• Knowledge of circuit theory and analytical models of RF components.
• Ability to fabricate or modify RF components for testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot RF and microwave sub-systems.
• Identify and solve complex engineering problems.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders.
• Self-starting and resourceful individual.

Responsibilities

• Run tests in the R&D technology lab for RF performance.
• Design and develop RF and microwave components.
• Write detailed specifications for subsystem modules.
• Interface with customers for complex electrical issues.
• Support system integration during product testing.
• Work with vendors to ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Solid interpersonal skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to quickly adapt to change

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Self-starting individual, proactive and resourceful

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Network analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzer

Power meters

Directional couplers

Job description

Semiconductor Electrical Engineer needed for a 12-month contract to hire opportunity with Yoh’s client located in Santa Clara, California.

Pay Rate: $80 to $90 per hour.

The Big Picture – Top Skills You Should Possess

• Solid interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to quickly adapt to change

What You Will Be Doing

• Run tests in the R&D technology lab to assess RF and microwave power delivery performance, trouble shoot problems and perform Concept & Feasibility tests for possible improvements.
• Participate in the design and development of RF and microwave components for semiconductor equipment, which includes high-power generators (up to 6), matching networks, filters, or other tuning elements, with frequencies ranging from 2MHz to 2.45GHz.
• Develop and implement concepts for a wide range of complex product issues and engineering solutions.
• Interface with internal and external customers regarding complex electrical issues to address customers High Value Problems (HVP) for a range of products.
• Write detailed specifications that cover all aspects of subsystem modules including interfaces to the product by using systems analysis to create a diagram. Create concepts for complex architectural design approaches.
• Support System Integration during the assembly and final testing of new product designs.
• Work with vendors to develop design requirements and ensure delivery of parts that meet specifications.

What You Need to Bring to the Table

• Understand principles and operation of network analyzers, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, power meters, directional couplers, and other radio-frequency test equipment.
• Knowledge of circuit theory and ability to develop analytical models of RF and microwave components
• Ability to fabricate or modify RF components to change their performance or enable access for instrumentation.
• Ability to instrument, characterize and troubleshoot RF and microwave sub-systems within larger semiconductor tool environment.
• Problem identification and troubleshooting a wide range of difficult, complex engineering problems in field of technical expertise, including serviceability and manufacturability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders
• Self-starting individual, proactive and resourceful.

Bonus Points! (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• 4 - 7 years of experience in related field.

What’s In It for You?

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly e-payroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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