RF Product Development Engineer

About the role

The Cohu RF Product Development Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, characterizing, and supporting hardware for semiconductor test interfaces. The role involves working in high-frequency markets such as 5G, satellite communication, automotive radar, high-performance compute, networking, and general high-speed digital applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test interface solutions for semiconductor manufacturers
• Use finite element analysis and circuit simulation software (Ansys HFSS and AWR Microwave office) to simulate and optimize test interface hardware
• Characterize RF performance of interface hardware using a Vector Network Analyzer
• Analyze and correlate simulation to VNA measurement results
• Research and apply theory of signal integrity concepts related to PCBs, test sockets, and other interconnect technology
• Integrate sockets, PCBs, connectors, cabling, and waveguides into interface hardware designs
• Provide design recommendations for next-generation products considering both electrical and mechanical performance tradeoffs
• Provide technical support to customers for RF test interface applications
• Recommend and facilitate design and use of test methods and fixturing for RF measurements
• Generate RF test reports and presentations for new interface products
• Present technical material to customers and at trade shows via PowerPoint presentations
• Manage timelines and milestones of simulation and measurement activities
• Align with mechanical engineering teams and communicate RF simulation and characterization results to customers
• Perform equipment maintenance, organize the lab, manage inventory, and own lab activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 0-1 years of experience
• Understanding of transmission line theory
• Simulation using 3D electromagnetic and circuit level simulation tools and knowledge of s-parameters and Vector network analysis into the mmWave frequency range
• Experience applying RF theory to mechanical design
• Understanding of calibration procedures and theory of VNA hardware
• Proven experience with project management and driving projects from concept to delivery of hardware
• Strong verbal and written communications skills; ability to communicate effectively with both domestic and foreign colleagues/vendors

Qualifications

• Knowledge and use of 3D electromagnetic, 2D planar, and circuit level simulation for the modeling of transmission lines including spring probes and other compliant interconnects, PCB layouts, and waveguides
• Knowledge and use of a Vector Network Analyzer for characterization of interface hardware
• Both mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Solid communication and organization skills
• Ability to work on a cross-functional team

Skills

• Project management
• Technical writing
• Equipment maintenance
• Lab organization
• Inventory management

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