Principal Validation Engineer RF & Microwave

Company Overview:

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for DataCenter Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense in Lowell Massachusetts MACOM has design centers and salesoffices throughout North America Europe and Asia. MACOM is certified to theISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental managementstandard.
MACOM has more than 75 years of application expertise withmultiple design centers Si GaAs and InP fabrication manufacturing assemblyand test and operational facilities throughout North America Europe andAsia. Click here to view our facilities. addition MACOM offers foundry services that represents a key corecompetency within our business.
MACOM sells and distributes products globally via asales channel comprised of a direct field sales force authorized sales representativesand leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of ourproducts to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio.

Job title: SiliconValidation Engineer

Position Overview:
As a Silicon Validation Engineer you will be responsible forvalidating new silicon devices and ensuring their successful transition fromdesign to production. This role involves developing and executing post-siliconvalidation plans resolving complex hardware and software issues and buildingrobust test infrastructures. You will collaborate closely with cross-functionalteamsincluding design product engineering and manufacturingto analyzeperformance data provide actionable feedback and drive continuousimprovement. Strong technical expertise in RF/microwave systems testmethodologies and scripting for automation is essential along with excellentproblem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Post-Silicon Validation:Develop and execute validation plans for new silicon devices. Perform functional electrical and performance testing on prototype chips.
  
• Debug and Issue Resolution:Identify analyze and resolve silicon issues using lab equipment (oscilloscopes vector network analyzers spectrum analyzers etc). Work closely with design verification and test teams to root-cause failures.
  
• Test Infrastructure Development:Create automated test scripts and frameworks (Python VBA etc). Develop hardware setups for validation (test boards probe cards sockets).
  
• Data Analysis and Reporting:Collect and analyze large datasets to characterize silicon performance. Document findings and provide feedback to design teams for improvements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Interface with design product engineering and manufacturing teams. Support customers bring-up and field issue replication when needed.
  Othertasks will be assigned during the course of your employment.
  

Qualifications:

• BSEE or related degree Engineering. MSEE is a plus.
• Minimum 8 years as a Validation or Application Engineer in the RF/microwave semiconductor field.
• Experience with both packaged test and circuit probe is preferred.
• Ability to analyze data using sound statistical methodology and effectively present technical information.
• Experience with engineeringand quality requirements for integratedRF/Microwave assemblies.
• Strong RF/microwave test and measurement skill is highly desired.
• Strong problem solving interpersonal and communication skills including written and verbal English proficiency.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Python and/or JMP is a plus
• Ability to design and review printed circuit boards (PCBs) for validation platforms
• Experience in scripting (Python VBA etc.).

The Salary Range for this position is $98000 $166000. Actualsalary offered to candidate will depend on several factors including but notlimited to work location relevant candidates experience education andspecific knowledge skills and abilities.

Benefits:
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limitedto:

• Health dental and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Free access to gym

EEO:
MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverseworkforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant onthe basis of race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientationnational origin age disability genetic information veteran status militaryservice marital status or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation:
MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonableaccommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Ifyou have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation withrespect to any part of the application process please call 1- oremail Provide your name phone number and the position titleand location in which you are interested and nature of accommodation neededand we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request orneed reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions oftheir jobs.

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