Our North American Semiconductor group is searching for an experienced
Radio Frequency Hardware Engineer to develop and qualify new proprietary Radio Frequency (RF) data-acquisition hardware for high-speed voltage-current-impedance data acquisition and analysis for applications in semiconductor RF plasma generator and matching network applications. The HORIBA Semiconductor US R&D Technology Center in Reno, Nevada is just minutes from the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. Discover more about this area by visiting https://www.visitrenotahoe.com
Essential Job Functions:
- Designs RF circuits, probes/sensors and systems for high-frequency (kHz to GHz) data acquisition of voltage, current, impedance
signals used on RF generators and matches networks used for plasma etch or remote plasma processing equipment. - Conducts simulation, analysis, and modeling of RF circuits using Multiphysics, CAE or other types of simulators like Comsol,
Cadence, Ansys, SPICE, etc. - Prototypes, tests, and validates RF hardware designs in laboratory environments.
- Collaborates with PCB designers to ensure RF layout guidelines are followed for optimal performance.
- Characterizes and optimizes RF components such as amplifiers, filters, spectrum analyzer ADC's, and other power/ data acquisition
components. - Generates documentation including schematics, PCB layout guidelines, test procedures, and design verification reports.
Skills/Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related field. Master's or PhD degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in RF data acquisition or RF power control hardware design and development.
- Proficiency in RF simulation and design tools such as Comsol, Cadence, Mentor, Ansys, SPICE, etc.
- Hands-on experience with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, etc.
- Familiarity with PCB layout techniques for RF and high-speed data acquisition circuits, Mentor Graphics or Cadence schematic capture and PCA-PCB layout experience preferable.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Compensation Package:
HORIBA Instruments offers a competitive compensation package that includes a 401(k) plan with match; employee group dental, vision, life, and disability (short and long-term) paid for by the company; medical insurance, family dental and vision insurance, and supplemental life insurance available with reasonable employee contributions; employee assistance program; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; flexible spending accounts; and educational reimbursement and commuter benefit programs.
