RF Engineering Technician - ATD - Characterization

Job Description

Change the world. Love your job.
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 Us

Why TI?

• Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
• We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
• Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us.

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.

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.