RF Test and Characterization Engineer

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. achieved a total revenue of $792M in FY05 as a global leader in analog, mixed signal and digital semiconductors for mobile communications applications. Our outstanding workforce of 4100 people can be found in engineering, manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide throughout North America, Asia and Europe.The company's power amplifiers, front-end modules, direct conversion transceivers and complete system solutions are at the heart of many of today's leading-edge multimedia cell phones as well as cellular base stations and wireless networking platforms. Skyworks also offers a portfolio of highly innovative linear products supporting a diverse set of automotive, broadband, industrial and medical customers.We are proud our work culture provides Skyworks with the business agility that breeds success. That culture is based on minimal layers of management, ease of collaboration, open communication and an entrepreneurial attitude of taking well-calculated risks. The result is fast decision-making and innovation. Working at Skyworks gives you a real opportunity to shape the company's future and the future of wireless technology.Skyworks offers all the advantages you would expect from an industry leader.
To learn more about this great company and view other career opportunities, visit our website at skyworksinc.com!Skyworks is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace.The RF Test Engineer will report into the Product and Test Engineering Department. The individual will work closely with design engineering to develop and implement the automated test capability for product characterization and testing.This person will be responsible for the development of characterization electrical test methods for Linear Products at Skyworks Solutions, Woburn MA. He/She will develop Test programs and procedures using in-house facilities. He/She will be responsible for selecting test platforms and features required for testing, characterizing and analyzing the devices.
REQUIREMENTS
This person will develop automated testing for IC and module designs involving both RF and digital I/O signals and controls. The candidate will assist in the transition of development phase characterization into the test capabilities required for volume production testing. Experience with RF and mixed signal module and RFIC testing in silicon/CMOS and/or GaAs technologies is required. Knowledge of ATE (Automated Test Equipment) and the use of test databases is desired. He/She should also be familiar with RFIC functionality, semiconductor device analysis and modeling, concepts related to modulation accuracy, and be able to work with the IC and module electrical design engineers. Must have good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interface effectively with the team members to establish and meet required development schedules.Specific responsibilities include:
Selection of ATE test platforms and test development.
Development of automated test routines and data analysis tools for RF/mixed signal IC devices including the complex automation GUI's.
Design of test sets using RF signal generators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, RF power meters, and RF noise figure instruments. Load board and PCB design specification is desirable.
Wafer probe testing and evaluation board testing of RFIC circuits and test blocks, including Probe card and interface design.
De-embedding and linear / nonlinear circuit and device simulation experience is highly desirable.
The position may require travel to off-site locations.
Job Requirements
Education: Minimum BSEE, MSEE preferred
Qualifications: 5-10 years experience in the development of RF test sets and automated test routines. Experience with RF and mixed signal test instrumentation and ATE. Experience with wafer probe stations for RF probing is a plus
Skills: Working knowledge of commercial test automation control software tools like National Instruments Lab View, or equivalent as well as programming language knowledge in Visual Basic, Visual C++, C, and / or Matlab.
Knowledge of 802.11 a/b/g and 802.16 requirements is highly desired.