IC Test Engineer

Overview

Keysight is a mission-critical design enablement partner for organizations solving the world's most complex engineering challenges. With deep engineering expertise and leading design, emulation, and test solutions, our ~16,800 employees help customers in over 100 countries accelerate innovation across communications, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace and defense, semiconductor, and artificial intelligence markets.

At Keysight, people come together to explore new ideas, challenge what's possible, and advance the technologies defining the future. Here, you'll find opportunities to do your best work, take your career further, and thrive in an award-winning culture.

About the Role

This position is based in Santa Rosa, California, in the Sonoma Valley wine country in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Santa Rosa offers a unique blend of food and culture, world-class wines and microbreweries, and convenient access to outdoor scenery including hiking, bicycling, coastline, redwood forests, and local and state parks. Weekend escapes to Tahoe, Yosemite, and Monterey are easily accessible.

Keysight is the world's leading electronic measurement company, helping scientists and engineers address their toughest technical challenges through innovations in wireless, modular, and software solutions.

As an IC Test Engineer, you will join the Keysight Technology Organization, a dedicated team of visionaries innovating and delivering the next generation of high frequency, state-of-the-art on-wafer test solutions. You will characterize and screen Keysight's internally designed, state-of-the-art ICs that enable breakthrough performance in Keysight's instruments. Keysight fosters a collaborative engineering environment emphasizing teamwork, enthusiasm, and excellence in creating high performance solutions.

As a key contributor in a diverse team, you will craft on-wafer microwave and millimeter-wave measurement solutions for Keysight's integrated circuits. Your test development will span exploratory R&D design validation of cutting-edge MMICs and automated small-volume test of integrated circuits designed and partly manufactured in-house. You will write code for test automation and adapt to different device designs. IC Test engineers will use industry-leading tools, supported by a world-class measurement lab, and collaborate with a broad, experienced engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Development: Design and develop test plans and procedures for ICs, including defining test methodologies and creating test programs. Write code for test automation and adapt to different device designs.
• Test Execution: Perform functional tests and characterization on ICs using custom-built test stations and other tools to assess performance, functionality, and reliability.
• Data Analysis: Analyze test data to identify trends, anomalies, and potential issues. Provide detailed reports and recommendations based on findings.
• Debugging: Troubleshoot and debug test failures, working closely with in-house design and process engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance test efficiency and effectiveness.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of test procedures, results, and corrective actions.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field, with thesis work and/or relevant industry experience in mm-wave IC characterization
• This role is for a recent/new graduate who will complete their degree by June 2027

Required Experience:

• Training/experience through academia, internships, or industry in the following:
• RF Characterization of active and passive components (e.g. Reflection Coefficient, Matching, TOI, P1dB, Noise Figure, etc.)
• Expertise using test and measurement equipment (e.g. a network analyzer, signal source, spectrum analyzer, etc.)
• Software development/SW programming proficiency in one of the following languages: C#, C++/.NET, C, Visual Studio
• Wafer probe calibration and measurements of integrated circuits

Strong Candidate Profile:

• Expertise in automating electrical test
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices in IC testing
• Expertise programming in C#, .NET, and Visual Studio
• Knowledge in Semiconductor device physics/manufacturing processes
• Expertise in RF and analog integrated circuit design and analysis
• Knowledge in statistical analysis and process improvement
• Experience in PCB board design
• Experience using ADS or equivalent tools

Essential Personal Qualities:

• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, time management and communication skills to work in a dynamic environment as part of multiple teams on multiple projects
• Highly motivated to accomplish all tasks required to meet aggressive product development schedules and world-class manufacturing expectations
• Ability to work in a leadership/lead role
• Must be an in-person, hands-on engineer able to physically work with test systems in Santa Rosa, CA

Why Join Us

• Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the development of next-generation ICs
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values your contributions

Export Control

This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. U.S. persons (including U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) can access export-controlled items without authorization. For non-U.S. persons, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency. Employment for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight's ability to obtain any required government authorizations.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range (Santa Rosa, CA):

• Minimum: $76,870
• Midpoint: $102,490
• Maximum: $128,120

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region. Salary and scoping are based on experience, education and skills; most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range.

This role is eligible for the Keysight Results Bonus Program.

US Employee Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

Equal Opportunity

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.