Product Engineer, Senior

Product Engineer, Senior - RF & Microwave

Job Description:

In MACOM's MMIC Business Unit we design MMICs and IMAs forcellular, aerospace & defense, and other wireless applications. We are looking for an experienced RF/MMW Product Engineer with experience working with MMICs, waveguide components, power supplies, support PCBs, and test systems for RF & Millimeter Wave multi-chip modules. You will:

• Take a leadership role in design for manufacturability for new product introduction.
• Facilitate new products transitions from engineering to manufacturing
• Continuously improve manufacturing test processes
• Liaise between design groups and Operations including but not limited to foundry, various internal manufacturing sites, and out-sourced manufacturing partners to ensure engineering and production targets are achieved.
• Support and teach test technicians how to perform various written test procedures.
• Support Manufacturing Test for a variety of products, discrete devices to modules.
• Develop and coordinate activities focused on testing of products and systems.
• Develop and implement enhancements as part of continuous improvement.
• Document new test procedures as required.
• Analyze test data and write formal reports on findings.
• Monitor and investigate any yield issues arising from any stage in manufacturing and testing process.
• Conduct measurement systems analysis (gauge R&R)
• Analyze data using sound statistical methodology.
• Ensure all aspects of product manufacturing, including hardware, documentation, BOMs and costing are in place for the production release of a product.
• Ensure new product introduction is successful and on schedule.
• Support reliability team in new product qualification and failure analysis.
• Design/analyze RF & microwave test boards for automated test equipment.
• Initiate prototype builds and manage product characterization. You will design evaluation hardware and characterization fixtures, then direct or perform measurements.
• Generating manufacturing drawings and documentation.
• Update design rules as required.
• Lead peer review of design concepts.
• Cooperating with Project Manager in order to maintain an up-to-date project plan and schedule.
• Keeping up to date and maintaining passion for the latest manufacturing techniques and technologies.
• Advocate for Product Engineering as a function and core competency within the company.
• Customer support as required.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technologies or equivalent in a science or engineering discipline.
• 5+ years working with RF/Microwave/Millimeter-Wave electronics.
• Bona fide connector and test plan enthusiast.
• Experience using lab equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Multimeters, etc.
• Familiarity with CAD platforms such as KiCAD , AutoCAD, SketchUP, Fusion360, TinkerCAD, nanoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.
• Knowledgeable in drafting standards and best practices.
• Detail oriented and quality focused.
• High mathematical skills, analytical, and problem-solving skills or better.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience.
• Unparalleled time management skills and a thirst for working for multiple managers with competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication, organization and documentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build long lasting partnerships. Ability to work in fast-pace environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.