Technologist - Research & Development

TechDigital Group; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company seeks an Electrical Characterization Engineer at their California location. The role involves high-quality characterization in signal integrity and EMC testing, leading project workflows, and serving as a technical contact for analysis. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and hands-on lab experience. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial. Familiarity with electrical characterization tools like multimeters and oscilloscopes is preferred.

Qualifications

• Understanding of fundamental electrical engineering and signal integrity theory.
• Adept at hands-on lab work in a fast-paced applications engineering laboratory.
• Experience with electrical characterization tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality characterization in signal integrity and EMC testing.
• Lead specific project workflows relying on electrical characterization techniques.
• Serve as a technical contact for signal integrity and EMI analysis workflows.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication abilities

Problem-solving skills

Keen curiosity to learn

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline

Tools

Multimeters

Spectrum analyzers

Vector Network Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Job description

Overview

INTRODUCTION The Qnity Silicon Valley Technology Center's (SVTC) Applications Engineering Laboratories are focused on supporting rapid prototyping and applications development for customer-driven projects, in addition to internal R&D initiatives. The laboratories serve a range of high impact business sectors, including advanced packaging and microfabrication, rigid and flexible printed circuit boards, thermal management, optics, and high-speed communication.

Role & Responsibilities

THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES The engineer specializing in electrical characterization is expected to perform routine high-quality characterization in signal integrity and EMC testing, including Client test methods tailored for a diverse and dynamic portfolio of applications development projects typical at SVTC. The engineer will work closely with senior colleagues and will lead specific project workflows that depend on electrical characterization techniques and determination of electrical properties.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities.
• Keen curiosity to learn beyond assigned tasks, robust problem-solving skills, and enthusiasm for innovation and process improvement.
• Ability to work comfortably in a dynamic and fast-paced setting.
• Serve as a technical contact point for workflows based in signal integrity and EMI analysis.
• Basic data analysis and statistics experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• Understanding of fundamental electrical engineering and signal integrity theory.
• Adept at hands-on lab work, creative thinking, problem solving in a unique and fast-paced applications engineering laboratory environment.
• Experience with electrical characterization tools such as multimeters, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and oscilloscopes.
• Understanding of RF fundamentals such as EM theory, transmission line theory, and stack-up design.
• Experience with Vector Network Analyzers to perform S-parameters measurements, TDR responses, eye diagrams etc. (preferred).
• Familiarity with EMC testing is preferred.