NPI Test Engineer (RF/Microwave/Software)

Keysight - Santa Rosa, CA

Full-time

Santa Rosa, CA

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. As an NPI Engineer, you will apply your Electrical Engineering and measurement knowledge to a variety of focused hands-on projects. You will be part of an instrumental product development team that designs, develops, and tests RF and microwave test equipment. This role requires a self-motivated engineer who thrives in a fast-paced development environment and is equally comfortable writing production test code as well as troubleshooting hardware issues. The ideal candidate is one who is equally comfortable with hands-on hardware testing and software development/test automation. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with R&D and marketing to develop new product models and features, designing and implementing calibration algorithms, and developing, debugging, evaluating, and executing validation and verification tests. You will also design, develop, debug, and turn-on test boards and test fixtures for the purpose of Design for Manufacturing (DFM). Managing instrument hardware and the measurement, characterization, and calibration processes used during the NPI development phase and into production will be a key part of your role. Additionally, you will design and/or modify test stations, analyze test data, and make product specification recommendations. Creating technical documentation, reviewing and evaluating production line specifications based on statistical data analysis, and specifying components that make up the products are also part of your responsibilities. You will manage and guide the transition of products and manufacturing processes into production and through the entire life cycle of the product. After product release, you will continue to manage engineering responsibilities for the system, hardware, and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D and marketing to develop new product models and features.
• Design and implement calibration algorithms.
• Design, develop, debug, evaluate, and execute validation and verification tests.
• Design, develop, debug, and turn-on test boards and test fixtures for Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Manage instrument hardware and the measurement, characterization, and calibration processes used during the NPI development phase and into production.
• Design and/or modify test stations, analyze test data, and make product specification recommendations.
• Create technical documentation.
• Review, evaluate, and participate in setting production line specifications based on statistical data analysis.
• Evaluate and specify components that make up the products and extend product life via parts replacement.
• Manage and guide the transition of products and manufacturing processes into production and through the entire life cycle of the product.
• Continue to manage engineering responsibilities for the system, hardware, and production processes after product release.

Requirements

• BS or MS Degree in Electrical Engineering, with experience in RF and microwave circuits/products development.
• Experience in measurement algorithm and validation test development.
• Extensive experience and knowledge in test & measurements with a focus on RF and Microwave theory and applications.
• Experience in developing software in object-oriented programming.
• Desire to work with worldwide groups and across teams of engineers to achieve objectives.
• Proficient at testing and troubleshooting RF, analog, and digital circuits.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and concepts in both written and oral form.
• Propensity for engaging in proactive issue discovery and resolution actions and activities.
• Measurement experience in one or more of the following areas: signal generators, signal analyzers, I/Q generation, time domain analysis, and vector network analysis.
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or product development role.
• Experience in Statistical Analysis, Six Sigma, and process improvement.
• Ability to formulate, implement, and debug measurement algorithms in modern, object-oriented test development environments.
• Proficient in calculating measurement uncertainties.