CLAWS Electronics Test Engineer

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Category: Other IT

Type: Full-Time

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Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties: We are seeking a highly skilled Test Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of next-generation GaN semiconductor devices. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Power or RF semiconductor device test, preferably with deep hands-on experience testing RF devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute on-wafer and packaged device tests in state-of-the-art CLAWS test facility (50%): RF devices, including amplifiers, passives, and MMICs. Small signal (S-parameter), load-pull, pulsed I-V, DC characteristics, parametric test, thermal effects. Power devices, including transistors and diodes. DC and switching characteristics of high voltage and high current electronics. Go/No-Go electrical testing of process control monitors. Reconfigure test equipment to support varied test specifications.
• Implement new device/wafer characterization plans, methods for data reduction, and parameter extraction (30%): Support design for test (DFT) initiatives that facilitate high throughput testing. Develop and qualify new test capabilities. Collaborate with MES engineers to integrate test capabilities with centralized data infrastructure.
• Ensure the availability of test equipment and capabilities (20%): Leverage statistical methods to define test capabilities such as GR&R or MSA. Oversee equipment calibrations and apply known-good standards regularly to demonstrate conformance with specifications. Develop and document SOPs, training other users where necessary. Maintain or repair test equipment with support from OEMs. Replace consumables.

Other Work/Responsibilities: The successful candidate will: Comply with stated workplace policies. Communicate results, plans, and other updates to a variety of audiences. Adhere to and mentor others in known best practices. Support CLAWS activities such as tours, meetings, and conferences.

Minimum Experience/Education: M.S. or B.S. in Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on semiconductor devices. 3+ years experience in RF or Power semiconductor device test.

Required Qualifications: The successful candidate must demonstrate: Experience testing power or RF semiconductor devices (on-wafer and packaged). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask and meet deadlines with moderate supervision. Ability to follow safe procedures for working with semiconductor test equipment, and machine guarding and interlocks. Comfort in collaborating with students, faculty, and staff of varying experience and backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications: The successful candidate would preferably have additional experience in: RF discrete device, MMIC, and passive components test. Parameter extraction and supporting EDA or PDK. Reliability test. MES and SPC systems. PCB design, build, and test. Standardized tests and methods (e.g., JEDEC, ASTM) Statistical methods (e.g., DOE, GR&R) and tools (e.g., JMP, Minitab) Programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, JSL, SQL)

Required License or Certification: n/a