Job Details

In-Fab Wafer Test Engineer

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

This role will maintain and craft on-wafer DC, microwave, and millimeter wave measurements for Keysight's own III-V integrated Process Control Monitors (PCM's) and Si integrated PCM's. Test development spans exploratory R&D design validation of cutting-edge devices and automated small volume test of PCM's designed and manufactured in-house. These measurements are essential for evaluating the health and status of our wafers at critical test junctions within the routing. This role works closely with Integration, Process, NTI, Design, and other Test Engineers to ensure the on-wafer data is of the highest integrity and accurately depicts the lot health.

• Elicit test requirements from Process, New Technology, Integration, and Design Engineers
• Modernize and implement new test infrastructure
• Debug test software & algorithm bugs/issues
• Advise on and select test equipment and measurement algorithms
• Design and develop RF and DC test plans
• Test and validate circuits and test plans
• Iteratively improve and optimize
• Investigate and resolve issues
• Streamline wafer pass/fail decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent field with 2+ years of relevant experience in the testing and troubleshooting of RF, analog, and digital circuits (MS/PhD with job, internship, or applicable post doc experience)
• Understanding of microwave measurements
• Understanding of Semiconductor Device Processing
• Understanding of Semiconductor Device Physics
• Experience using electrical test instrumentation or automated test
• Ability and desire to work on rapidly paced projects with several design tasks
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills

Desired Skills

• Experience in:
• On-wafer electrical test and microwave calibration
• Expertise in Analog circuit design and analysis
• Software development
• Automating electrical test
• Semiconductor device physics
• Statistical analysis and process improvement
• C#,.NET, and Visual Studio
• Printed circuit board (PCB) layout
• Mechanical design CAD
• SPECS Test Framework Experience

Location: This role requires an in-person, hands-on engineer who can physically work with the test systems in Santa Rosa, CA.

This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight's ability to obtain any required government authorizations. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual, having authorization from the U.S. government for export-controlled items under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

Santa Rosa, CA MIN $93,050 MID $124,060 - MAX $155,080

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)