Sr RF/Mixed Signal Test Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Leave

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in California seeks an experienced Test Engineer to develop production, qualification and characterization test programs for WLAN, Bluetooth, and UWB SOC devices on Advantest and Teradyne ATE platforms. You will work from design kick-off to production release, debug yield and performance issues, and push new DFT concepts to improve test efficiency and reduce cost.

Collaboration with Design, Systems and Software teams is essential to implement firmware-based testing and

Qualifications

• Master's or BS in CS/EE with 10+ years of experience.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Self-driven and able to take ownership of all project aspects.
• Strong programming background in C++, Java, and Visual Basic.
• RF and mmWave testing experience is a big plus.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop production, qualification and characterization test programs for WLAN, BT, and UWB system on a chip (SOC) devices on ATE (Advantest 93K/Exascale, Teradyne UFLEX/UFLEX+).
• Test development from design kick-off to production release.
• Debug design and process related yield and performance problems.
• Develop new DFT concepts and test techniques to improve test efficiency and reduce cost of test.
• Collaborate with Design, Systems, and Software teams to drive RF/analog test methods and device design implementations.
• Work across product lines to drive new DFT and Test Engineering approaches.

Skills

C++

Java

Visual Basic

RF testing

mmWave testing

English fluency

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Advantest 93K/Exascale

Teradyne UFLEX/UFLEX+

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop production, qualification and characterization test programs for WLAN, BT, and UWB system on a chip (SOC) devices on ATE (Automatic Test Equipment) Advantest 93K/Exascale, Teradyne UFLEX/UFLEX+ ATE experience preferred
• Test development from design kick-off to production release
• Debug design and process related yield and performance problems
• Develop new DFT (Design for Test) concepts and test techniques to improve test efficiency and reduce cost of test
• Collaborate closely with Design, Systems, and Software teams to drive innovative new RF/analog test methods and accompanying device design implementation (Built in self-test, firmware-based testing, etc.)
• Work across product lines and other teams to drive new DFT and Test Engineering approaches within the group and across the company.

Job Requirements:

• Masters or Bachelor of Science degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of experience
• Strong communication and problem solving skills
• Self-driven, able to take ownership and initiative of all project aspects while working independently and with the entire team
• Strong programming background (C++, Java , Visual Basic)
• RF and mmWave testing experience a big plus
• Fluent in English

The base salary range for this position is as mentioned below per year. We also provide competitive benefits, incentive compensation, and/or equity for certain roles. Company benefits include health. dental, and vision insurance. 401(k), and paid leave. Please note that the base salary range (OR hourly rate) is a guideline, and individual total compensation may vary based on a number of factors such as qualifications, skill level, work location, and other business and organizational needs. This base pay range is specific to California and is not applicable to other locations. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range as of the date of this posting is: $186,200 to $256,100 annually

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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