Texas Instruments

RF Engineering Technician - ATD - Characterization

Texas Instruments$70K — $95K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED required
  • 5+ years of RF component characterization experience
  • Preferred 5 years of wafer-level characterization expertise
  • Experience with load-pull and RF noise parameter measurement
  • Strong foundational knowledge of electronics, mechanics, and mechatronics

Responsibilities

  • Support on-wafer RF/DC/Pulse characterization during process development
  • Conduct experimental testing for technology data collection
  • Perform fault isolation on electrical/mechanical systems
  • Ensure equipment readiness and lab compliance
  • Utilize test chip layouts and diagrams for troubleshooting

Benefits

  • Gain expertise in advanced test and measurement equipment
  • Opportunities for technical skill development
  • Collaborative working environment
  • Exposure to a wide range of RF technologies
  • Supportive team culture fostering communication skills
Full Job Description
Job Description

Texas Instruments is seeking an (RF) Engineering Technician to join our team in Advanced Technology Development - Device Characterization Lab. This is an excellent opportunity to develop and gain expertise in a wide range of test and measurement equipment and to develop new technical skills in an exciting development environment. In this role you will be responsible for:
  • Technical functions in support of engineering activities such as on-wafer RF/DC/Pulse characterization of components during process development, SPICE modeling and new measurement development. Supporting Load-pull and RF noise figure on-wafer characterization up to 70GHz.
  • Applications may include analog, RF, high-speed digital technology components, ESD (TLP) characterization and wafer testing under mechanical stress.
  • Work with test chip layouts, diagrams, written, and verbal descriptions or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions.
  • Conduct engineering tests and detailed experimental testing to collect technology data or assist in research work.
  • Perform operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment.
  • Supporting equipment readiness, calibration, lab safety and compliance.


Qualifications

Minimum requirements:
  • High School diploma/GED
  • Minimum of 5 years experience of characterization of RF components (such as CMOS, bipolar, passive devices (resistors, MIM Caps, varactors, transmission lines, inductors etc.)) for s-parameters


Preferred qualifications:
  • 5 years of wafer-level characterization experience
  • Load-pull and RF noise parameters experience
  • Fundamental knowledge of basic electronics, basic technical science, mechanics and mechatronics, and applied electrical
  • Self-driven with ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision
  • Capable of multitasking, prioritizing, and working under various distractions and constraints
  • Ability to learn and understand electro-mechanical systems
  • Outstanding troubleshooting skills on electrical/mechanical systems
  • Exceptional attention to detail - Experience with bench and automated test equipment
  • Experience with soldering - Proficient with MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
  • Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
  • Good listener and excellent verbal and written communication skills


About the Team

TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.

About Texas Instruments

National Semiconductor is a semiconductor manufacturer, specializing in analog devices and subsystems, headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The products of National Semiconductor include power management circuits, display drivers, audio and operational amplifiers, communication interface products and data conversion solutions. National's key markets include wireless handsets, displays and a variety of broad electronics markets, including medical, automotive, industrial, and test and measurement applications.

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