Samaritan Semiconductor Jobs

Test Engineer (Orange County, CA) This position performs varied and complex assignments of the Test Engineering function for high speed SERDES, DRIVER and Microwave devices. The candidate is expected to design and develop test procedures and assist in the evaluation of the test equipment. The candidate will also prepare recommendations for testing and documentation of procedures to be used from the product design phase through production. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all tests are suitable to meet quality and customer performance standards. Must be familiar with commercial ATE platforms such as Teradyne and Verigy testers Essential Duties:  Designs and writes test plans  Contributes to the specification of test related hardware - fixtures, probe cards, load boards  Provides input on the purchase of hardware and software development tools  Writes test programs for wafer probe, verification, characterization, and final test of new and existing products  Performs correlation, repeatability and limit setting/testing in collaboration with Product Engineering  Collaborates with product design, product engineering, and application engineering to fully characterize and verify new product designs  Manages all aspects of data files, data logs, and data pre for submission to yield and planning systems  Writes documentation - test spec, test program description, test procedures  Ensures all requirements are met for Release to Production  Qualification Requirements: The following traits are highly valued:  A professional approach to meeting project schedules within budget, and providing customer satisfaction  Excellent problem solving skills  Broad programming skills and experience  High speed and RF semiconductor product background  GPIB and Rack and Stack programming  Strong hardware experience  Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision  Strong statistical background  Capable of mentoring junior staff members, with the ability to work in and foster a teamwork environment

Hardware Systems Design Engineer (Calgary, Canada) This position is with a leading developer of integrated global positioning solutions utilized in industries such as aerospace, agriculture, construction, mining, defense, remote sensing, survey and timing. This growing client has an opportunity for a Hardware Systems Design Engineer for their Calgary, Canada design center. Relocation assistance offered. The Product Development team enables customers with high quality and reliable positioning systems. The Product Development team integrates receivers into OEM products to provide customers with an enhanced level of features that allow for reduce development times and quicker time to market. Responsibilities:  As a Hardware Engineer/Designer, you will be working within the Product Development Hardware team designing, verifying and creating complete OEM products.  This role will include all aspects of product development including: working with marketing and product managers to create robust and complete requirements, scoping out design effort, researching various technologies, detailed schematic design, performing verification activities and working with regulatory and environmental facilities.  Adhere to company design best practices and design processes  Pro-actively interact with the rest of the development team to ensure that the design meets its functional, quality, schedule and cost targets as well as interface with external teams including Product Management, Product Test, Test Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Engineering Change team, etc.  Work collaboratively with cross-functional disciplines to create an overall product that is cost-effective whilst delivering industry-leading performance.  Develop circuit designs in industry-standard tool flows and run associated simulations to verify performance parameters and signal/power integrity.  Be responsible for hardware design, prototyping, debugging and hardware verification throughout the product life cycle.  Experience in writing, testing, verifying and validating programmable devices such as FPGA’s and CPLD’s. You will be able to create simulations of the design and be able to verify the design on target hardware.  Document designs from concept to hand-off of designs to internal departments.  Facilitate efforts to obtain environmental compliance and safety agency approvals (e.g., ROHS, WEEE, REACH, FCC, etc.) Qualifications:  Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from a four-year college or university or equivalent education or experience.  8+ years of hardware design experience at the circuit design level which includes design experience with ARM processors (TI and Freescale), Freescale PowerPC processors, , mirco-controllers (PIC, Freescale, TI), DDR memory interfaces, FLASH, PLLs, local switching power supplies, Ethernet, USB and RS232/422 interfaces.  5+ years of FPGA design experience using Xilinx, Altera, Actel and other programmable devices.  Very familiar with High Speed HW design constraints to minimize impairments such as noise, cross talk, signal integrity issues, etc.  Must be diligent in design methodologies, planning and documenting test procedures and test results  Experience in integrating and using modular or chip based radio design (CDMA/GSM/Bluetooth/Wifi) is a definite asset.  Experience with detailed circuit simulation and simulation software such as Hyperlynx, Timing Designer, Spice.  Strong ability to troubleshoot with high levels of experience with HW test equipment, such as Logic Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, signal generators.  GNSS and/or Wireless Communications experience is a definite asset.  Experience with Mentor DxDesigner and/or Expedition Layout is an asset.  Experience in up front design techniques and troubleshooting techniques to address radiated and conducted emissions from PCB through enclosure level and cables.  Possess excellent communication skills and team work abilities. Marty Stan, Samaritan Technical Professionals, Inc. 928-759-0022

SENIOR RF IC / ANALOG MIXED-SIGNAL DESIGN ENGINEER (San Jose, CA)

Job Description
Lead architecture and design of RF/analog mixed signal designs in standard CMOS
Hands-on circuit design, layout, and verification of CMOS circuit blocks such as mixers, LNAs, amplifiers, PLLs, ADC/DACs, filters, and dedicated analog processing circuits
Verify circuits and perform simulations using SpectreRF, AMS Designer and RFDE/Golden Gate within the Cadence IC design suite
Perform layout and layout verification, including parasitic extraction using Virtuoso and Assura based tools
Evaluate, measure, and debug silicon in the laboratory
Communicate simulation results and measurement data to management and design team

Job Requirements

Proven track record of designing CMOS RF/Analog circuits that have been manufactured in high volume production and that are stable over process, voltage and temperature corners.
Strong understanding of system-on-a-chip isolation techniques
Demonstrated experience in designing and mentoring designers in wireless transceivers building blocks such as mixers, low noise amplifiers, oscillators, programmable baseband filters, data converters, biasing circuits, bandgap references, regulators, op-amps, and PLL blocks
Solid knowledge of analog signal processing and systems theory
Strong hands-on experience with Cadence based IC layout, parasitic extraction, resimulation and verification of RF circuits
Experience with design for test approaches and development of characterization and production test plans
Strong hands-on experience in the lab with silicon evaluation, debugging, characterization, and bring up
Knowledge of CMOS technology (device physics, manufacturing process, DFM, ESD)
Strong leadership skills
Effective product-development schedule-management skills
Good communication and technical reporting skills, both written and oral

Minimum of 5 years of experience in RF IC design, MSEE or Phd preferred

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leader in transforming the efficiency of wireless systems worldwide!

samaritan@staffing.net, 928-759-0022 Marty Stan

Sr Power Electronics Design Engineer (Raleigh, NC)
Seeking a self-motivated, hands-on electrical engineer to design power electronics for LED based lighting products. You will work within cross functional groups consisting of marketing, engineering and manufacturing to research, develop, design, qualify and introduce component and integrated component products and systems into production. Responsibilities will include support of product introduction, on-site technical support and development of new approaches to LED drivers. A successful candidate will be a resourceful problem solver that is able to work around technical obstacles and will be adept at the implementation of practical solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop, sustain and improve LED drivers, power supplies and control systems for general illumination products.

Lead design from concept to production hand-off including component selection, simulation, test, prototype build, safety approvals and production integration.

Lead compliance effort for EMC and safety approvals both US and worldwide.

Work directly with Manufacturing Operations and Engineering to ramp new products and processes into production.

Interface with component suppliers to evaluate second source components and resolve technical issues that may arise in manufacturing.

Indentify, initiate and implement solutions for process/product development that improves performance, reduces cost, strengthens yield, and increases capability.

Be a resource providing high-level insight at design reviews and into difficult problems across all active projects.

Provide technical support and instruction to staff and customers regarding equipment standards, and help solve specific, difficult in-service engineering problems.

Provide training to other personnel to improve overall capabilities and knowledge.

Work across company functional organizations to ensure project success and develop next generation products.

Requirements:
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or other technical related field.
- 10+ years in power electronic design with working knowledge in high frequency magnetic design, control, topology selection and simulation.
- Strong technical background in electronic device performance and passive components.
- Ability to troubleshoot analog and power electronics with equipment such as; oscilloscopes, power - meters, AC and DC power supplies and multimeters.
- Proficient with Mathcad, pspice and schematic capture tools, preferably Orcad.
- Ability to work independently and be self-sufficient while managing multiple projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability and desire to mentor more junior members of the power electronics team.
- Self-starter with strong personal work ethic. Must have a “whatever it takes” attitude.
- Willing to travel – both domestic and international.

Candidates will need to have experience with the following:

Power factor corrected AC/DC power supplies
Commercial product design
LED drivers
Experience with getting commercial products through safety (UL and CE) and EMI (FCC) qualification

Contact: Marty STan 928-759-0022,samaritan@staffing.net

Sr Mechnical Design Engineer - Raleigh, NC

As a member of the LED Lighting, R&D team, the R&D Engineer will support leadership in a wide variety of solid state lighting products including modules, lamps and fixtures. This primarily requires working with other engineers and technicians towards execution of a variety of stated goals within a hands-on lab environment. These goals are sometimes only reached through a large number of experiments, each one needing proper guidance and execution. The engineer will guide some of the work while executing on a variety of tasks. Further, the engineer will be responsible for bringing new capability to the lab. This may be in the form of newly purchased equipment, modifications to existing equipment, as well as building some homemade setups.

The Engineer will interact with a variety of other teams including the following: SBTC, chip fab, components, LLS product development, and LLS operations. Further, the successful candidate will interact with external vendors and customers. Some travel, both domestic and overseas, will be required.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Member of a team responsible for the development, design, and fabrication of ‘turn-key’ solid state lighting solutions LLS product development/marketing.
Direct or assist the management of multiple experiments at any given time.
Monitor the progress, effectiveness, and integrity of experiments.
Report experimental results using a variety of tools (database, statistical analysis, presentation)
Find simple ways to achieve the goal within a short time period and see their implementation through.
Build test and manufacturing systems/setups as needed.
Provide training to the techs as well as continual monitoring towards making sure set goals are being met.
Develop, test and document workable procedures for self and other engineers.
Thrive in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented atmosphere.
Have a ‘whatever-it-takes’ attitude.
Self-starter, able to manage projects with minimal guidance.
Able to interpret results to support continuous process improvement.

MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or other technical field required.
Strong hands-on based mechanical aptitude is required.
Diverse skills (computer, mechanical, programming) – the ability to get the job done with minimal resources.
DESIRED KNOWEDGE AND SKILLS (Must have some of the following):

Experience in the lighting industry, prefer LED experience
Efficient use of Database tools such as MS Access, and SQL Server VB and/or VBA
Efficient use of Data analysis tools such as JMP, Excel
Experience with AutoCAD, Solidworks or other mechanical design applications

Contact: Marty Stan 928-759-0022, samaritan@staffing.net

Sr Staff Process Engineer (Colorado Springs, CO)
We are working with a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, capacitive touch solutions, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, they are able to provide the electronics industry with complete system solutions focused on industrial, consumer, communications, computing and automotive markets.


Responsibilities

 Planning and execution of technical projects
 Analyze, prepare and present equipment purchase recommendations
 Design, coordinate, and perform experiments to develop new processes and improve manufacturing techniques
 Lead team activities to solve process and device problems
 Lead team activities to reduce variation in all critical processes, with Cpk’s >=1.67
 Provide training and technical direction to support personnel
 Analyze, summarize and integrate project results with other project members
 Apply planning and problem solving tools such as PFMEA, fault tree analysis, and event tree analysis in team settings
 Establish and document equipment and process operating specifications
 Develop OCAPS for all processes
 Provide disposition to affected processes, tools, and lots when necessary
 Communicate regularly with management and other functional groups within the company to ensure understanding of needs/problems in relation to the process engineering function. Prepare and present reports to management
 Interact with other technical groups throughout the company and elsewhere to exchange technical information and remain abreast of new developments in the field

Mandatory Skills

 Ability to read and interpret advanced technical publications for application to process development and continuous improvement activity
 Knowledge and experience with 5S/Lean, six-sigma, zero defect, etc…
 Skills necessary and/or history of writing technical papers for advanced technical journals such as IEEE, ECS, JAP and others
 Overall knowledge of engineering to sustain, troubleshoot, modify, improve and develop integrated circuit manufacturing processes. This knowledge covers a variety of topics such as mathematics, chemistry, mechanics, materials, electrical, physics, probability and statistics, and design of experiments (DOE)
 Knowledge and ability to use computer tools such as Comets, RS1, Excel, Word, Acme, Experimental Database, manufacturing equipment computerized systems, and statistical analysis software
 Read, interpret, and analyze scientific and technical journals and technical procedures
 Respond to inquiries or complaints from employees, customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business and technical community
 Write correspondence, speeches and articles for publication
 Effectively present information to management, public groups and employees

Mathematical and Scientific Skills
 Physical Vapor Deposition, Chemical Vapor Deposition, Rapid Thermal Processing Chemical Mechanical Polishing
 Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, calculus, matrices, solid state, and device physics
 Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions and analysis to practical situations
 Apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and principles of algebra
 Apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques

Interpersonal Skills

 Ability to communicate effectively internally and externally with all levels of an organization and lead problem solving/quality improvement activities
 Define problems/issues, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
 Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
 Deal with several abstract and concrete variables and with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, operate keyboard, operate controls, simple grasping, firm grasping, fine pinching, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, explosives, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Education
BS, MS, or PhD in physics, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, material science, engineering physics
BS degree required
MS or PhD strongly preferred

Experience
12+ years experience in a semiconductor industry or industries closely allied with semiconductor

Contact: Marty Stan 928-759-0022, samaritan@staffing.net

ASIC Verification Engineer (Member Technical Staff)

• Perform ASIC verification for large, complex high-speed ASIC’s for next generation of networking products.
• Responsible for block and fullchip/multichip verification

Responsibilities
• Develop detailed test plans, block and system-level test benches and verification environments; execute and achieve complete coverage to ensure first working silicon.
• Develop functional models for architectural validation.
• Work closely with logic designers to resolve bugs, software developers to assist in software and bring-up development.
• Mentor junior engineers with the verification flow, strategy.
• Develop Perl, Tcl and/or shell scripts to enhance current verification infrastructure/methodology.

Qualifications
• Requires a BS/MS EE or equivalent and a minimum of 7+ years of ASIC verification experience.
• Strong Verilog, System Verilog, SystemC or C/C++, Perl/shell scripts or Vera programming skills.
• Must have good leadership/communication skills.
• Networking experience is highly desirable, but not required.
• Track record of successfully delivered multiple ASIC's from start to finish.


Marty Stan, 928-759-0022, samaritan@staffing.net

Staff RFIC Design Engineer
As Staff RFIC Design Engineer you will perform RFIC circuit design, optimization, and worst-case analysis. This includes schematic capture, design documentation and layout review using Cadence tools. You must be disciplined and able to follow established design practices. This person will interface with design team in San Jose and San Diego so must be an effective communicator.

As a key member of the RFIC team, you are required to have a MS in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent. A minimum of 5 years of industry experience in the following areas:


RFIC design environment within the semiconductor industry

Experienced in full-custom RF CMOS, or BiCMOS wireless communication circuit design at transistor level. Key important blocks include LNA, Mixer, VCOs, and PLL/Frac-N, T/R switch, on wafer Balun.

Transceiver design experience both in direct conversion as well as low IF with actual design experience of each method’s implementation trade-offs and design limitations.

In-depth knowledge of RF layout practices and optimization of RF passive elements such as Inductor and varactors.

In-depth knowledge of RF device physics and device models

In-depth knowledge of parasitic extraction of layout, package and PCB and its circuit modeling

Proficient with Cadence tools.

Experience with RF circuit characterization and bench testing and hands-on experience with your own critical layout is a must

System knowledge of different Radio transceiver topologies is a plus

Experience with AMS mode simulation and substrate noise analysis and simulation is a plus

Have executed RFIC designs that are currently in production is preferred

Contact: Marty Stan, 928-759-0022, samaritan@staffing.net

Principal Communication Systems Engineer
This position will be responsible for system engineering of digital communication products. This individual will determine technical requirements, propose, analyze, and select solutions, create specs, and work with others to implement new products. The scope of technology will primarily encompass PHY and MAC layers but will also require excellent understanding of upper layers. This individual must be a proven innovator who can apply knowledge and experience to new areas. The individual must also be able to defend solutions and technology choices to industry experts.
Requirements:
Qualified candidates will have:


Minimum MSEE; Ph.D. preferred

Minimum 10 years of experience in systems engineering

Experience in the following areas - physical layer design, RF issues and testing, MAC protocols, Internet standards, digital video, home networking

Excellent understanding of PHY and MAC layers

Good understanding of upper layers

A track record of innovation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to write simulations in MATLAB, C, and C++

Ability to learn quickly

Contact: Marty Stan, 928-0759-0022, samaritan@staffing.net