Senior Engineer, Reliability (Hardware)

pSemi Corporation is a Murata company driving semiconductor integration. pSemi builds on Peregrine Semiconductor’s 30-year legacy of technology advancements and strong IP portfolio but with a new mission—to enhance Murata’s world-class capabilities with high-performance semiconductors. With a strong foundation in RF integration, pSemi’s product portfolio now spans power management, connected sensors, optical transceivers, antenna tuning and RF frontends. These intelligent and efficient semiconductors enable advanced modules for smartphones, base stations, personal computers, electric vehicles, data centers, IoT devices and healthcare. From headquarters in San Diego and offices around the world, pSemi’s team explores new ways to make electronics for the connected world smaller, thinner, faster and better.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for: Overseeing hardware development for product, technology, package and assembly Reliability Qualification of pSemi’s diverse product portfolio.

The assigned projects will require the candidate to apply a wide range of experience in the area of semiconductor IC product qualifications hardware set-up. This role is responsible designing board hardware and test printed circuits that are suited for burn-in application. Also, overseeing timely execution and completion of these hardware for qualification purposes. This role is expected to provide training to the Reliability support group such as Reliability technicians.

The candidate will be expected to work with minimal supervision and build strong work relationships with other engineering groups. The candidate should also enjoy working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a sense of commitment and be flexible to project needs. The candidate must be a team player and possess a sense of urgency to meet product requirements on schedule.

Roles & Responsibilities

This position has responsibility for:

• Define Reliability qualification hardware requirements for new products, package, and process qualifications.
• Designs burn-in board and test interface printed circuits for qual use.
• Evaluate printed circuit board materials for Reliability use.
• Troubleshoot and debug of reliability burn-in hardware.
• Write procedures and technical reports.
• Mentor Reliability support team.
  

Competency Requirements

In order to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Critical Thinking: Skilled at finding logical flaws in arguments and plans; identifies problems and solutions that others might miss; provides detailed insight and constructive criticism into problems and complex situations.
• Working with Ambiguity: Achieves forward progress in the face of poorly defined situations and/or unclear goals; able to work effectively with limited or partial information
• Displaying Technical Knowledge: Keeps his/her technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with his/her job; shares technical expertise with others.
• Delivering High Quality of Work: Critically reviews work processes to ensure quality; addresses problems that could impact quality; makes sure project deliverables and services meet all requirements and expectations; does not make the same mistakes twice.
• Driving Continuous Improvement: Establishes methods to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes; utilizes specialized techniques for continuous improvement (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management).
  

Minimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills)

• 5 years of experience in Reliability hardware (burn-in boards and printed circuit designs) or related experience.
• Knowledge of IPC standards for fabrication and assembly.
• Knowledge of printed circuit board material properties, including CTE, Dk, Df and Tg.
• Knowledge of component board surface mount process, including SMD and NSMD.
• Experience in Cadence Allegro.
• Experience in Cadence Allegro.
• Knowledge of semiconductor Reliability stress testing requirements e.g. Jedec, Automotive and Tier-1 customer standards.
• Must have strong hands-on experience working with lab equipment such a multi-meter (DMM), oscilloscope and power supplies.
• Program and time management skills.
• Result-oriented and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of advanced fabrication processes, including multi-lamination cycles, High Density Interconnect (HDI), micro and laser drilling.
• Knowledge in semiconductor substrate-based packaging and assembly.
• Knowledge in semiconductor burn-in oven/chambers.
• Knowledge in LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI or equivalent automation software.
• Hands-on experience working with RF signal gens, RF power amplifiers, spectrum and network analyzers.
• Master’s degree.
  

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
  

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

pSemi Corporation supports a diverse workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees. pSemi does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions or breastfeeding), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally-protected medical condition, military or veteran status (including “protected veterans” under applicable affirmative action laws), marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws applicable to the Company. pSemi also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that an employee or applicant has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

Note: The Peregrine Semiconductor name, Peregrine Semiconductor logo and UltraCMOS are registered trademarks and the pSemi name, pSemi logo, HaRP and DuNE are trademarks of pSemi Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. pSemi products are protected under one or more of the following U.S. Patents: http://patents.psemi.com