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
Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals, including:
Digital circuits
Analog circuits
Mixed-signal circuits
Power management
RF circuit analysis
Experience with PMIC/power management measurements, such as:
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 using bench/laboratory test equipment, including:
Oscilloscopes
Source/power meters
Battery emulators
Spectrum analyzers
Logic analyzers
Experience with test board design, debugging, and development.
Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
Experience with statistical data analysis and characterization data.
Programming experience with one or more of:
Python
VB
Perl
Similar scripting/programming languages
Strong troubleshooting skills involving test hardware, software, components, and failure investigation.
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.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's pay range is $45.29/hr - $56.59/hr.
