"CLAWS Electronics Test Engineer"

CLAWS Electronics Test Engineer

Company:
North Carolina State University

Job Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina

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

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