As a Sr. NPI Manufacturing Engineer for mmWave modules based in Morgan Hill, CA you will have responsibility for releasing mmwave modules to production.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Work with process engineers to develop new assembly processes to achieve better reliability and better performance.
• Work with a team that includes RF Engineers, Test Engineers and Production Engineers on the next microwave instruments.
• As a liaison of the project team, facilitate activities between the module/component manufacturing area and the instrumentation manufacturing team.
• Coordinate with production and contract vendors on design for manufacturing reviews to ensure best practices are being used on our designs.
• Train assemblers on best practices for high frequency (>100GHz) tuning techniques.
• This position will be reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager based in Morgan Hill.

Requirements:

• BSEE with an RF/Microwave emphasis
• MSEE preferred.
• 5-10 years of component/module manufacturing experience in a chip and wire environment
• Strong understanding of mmwave module design
• Expert in VNA and S-parameter measurements
• Strong working knowledge of mmwave test equipment: Spectrum Analyzers, power meters, etc
• Expertise in wire-bonding and die attach including auto-bonding
• High frequency (>100GHz) transmission line simulation
• High frequency (>100GHz) matching circuit design and simulation
• Understanding of packaging material selection
• Understanding of coax to micro circuit launches

In order to be successful in this role, the following competencies and behavior skills are required:

• This position requires the ability to multitask as there will be multiple NPI projects going at once.
• Cross functional communication is also a key skill, since this job requires communication with all functional areas.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills