RF Design Engineer

Seren IPS is a manufacturer of RF power generators and accessories. Primary markets include semiconductor equipment, plasma surface treatment, lasers, RF heating and welding, optical, mass spectrometry and medical applications.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

· Ability to work with detail and accuracy; analyze problems quickly; sound employee relation skills; attention to detail and ability to focus on a number of concurrent projects; capable of working in teams. Skilled with semi-automated machinery and computers.

· Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (MS preferred) or related discipline with 5 to 7 years of industry experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Experienced in computer-aided design software such as ADS or Spice equivalent.

· Experienced in electrical testing, test equipment, and S-Parameter characterization. Use of RF test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, VNA, etc.).

· Familiar with analog, RF & mixed signal PCB schematic design and layout.

· Understanding of analog circuits, noise analysis, stability analysis with a focus on common RF building blocks.

· Demonstrated experience in debugging complex RF and analog circuit behavior, especially high frequency circuits.

· Proficiency in office software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as required; ability to perform math calculations, measurements, analysis or reporting as directed.

· Familiarity with Lean manufacturing process, DFM, DFMEA, PFMEA

Primary Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Design and lead the development of new products while sustaining engineering programs covering frequency ranges from 100KHz to 60 MHz and power levels to 20,000 Watts.
• Research and conduct investigations and experiments in new technologies to design new or improve existing products. Develop, document, and implement design and action plans.
• Responsibility for development and sustaining engineering for RF components such as power amplifiers, combiners, couplers.
• Model, design, simulate, assemble and testing of prototypes performing data analysis (S-parameter, power handling, etc.) to ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Create and direct documentation of engineering drawings, Bill of Materials, and accompanying drawing packages for new / existing product, procedures, or tooling / fixtures.
• Assist Sales, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and Quality departments in resolving product issues, complaints, waiver requests, and answering customer inquiries.
• Perform other design, process, or production related tasks as required by supervisor.
• Perform training and back up as requested by Supervisor.