A Product Development Engineer develops new products for companies, and participates in all phases of product development including research, design, production and marketing. Uses research on customer demand and industry trends to develop product ideas; builds and tests product prototypes; evaluates production options and costs. May specialize in a particular type of product or in products for a specific industry.
QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet. This Product Engineer will lead new product development activities from early prototype through production release, serving as a key technical partner across design, process, manufacturing, test and quality teams. The role will focus on data-driven problem solving, yield improvement, product performance optimization and successful release of high-quality RF/Microwave semiconductor products.
Responsibilities:
Generate required Product Engineering deliverables during the New Product Development and maintain throughout product lifetime. Data-driven decision making based on timely and thorough data analysis. Provide detailed analyses for each major design revision during the prototype phase of development, identify key parameters needing improvement and then communicate these to the core development team. Practice continuous improvement and yield optimization by tracking wafer fab parameters, uncovering correlations and troubleshooting process and equipment issues. Employ appropriate Statistical Process Control (SPC) principles to reduce variability in product performance. Support Test Engineering activities to debug, validate and release production test hardware/software. Compile and analyze data using common statistical techniques (time-series analysis, CPK, DOE, SPC, ANOVA) and effectively present key results along with recommended actions. Generates Yield Plans that develop roadmaps to improve yield and reduce cost. Engage in group problem-solving and process improvement projects (familiarity with Six Sigma or comparable methods is desirable).
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. 5+ years of experience or an equivalent amount of advanced education and experience as a Product Engineer. Strong attention to detail, self-motivation and the ability to achieve results with minimal supervision. Team-oriented approach with strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Time management skills sufficient to balance multiple high-priority activities. Comfortable making presentations to internal and external customers. Understanding of RF/Microwave theory and semiconductor physics. Knowledge of typical RF test equipment and common test methodologies. Expertise in statistical methods and common statistical software such as JMP, Spotfire and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Experience leading projects and/or efforts involving diverse, cross-functional teams. Experience in a III/V semiconductor manufacturing environment. Familiarity with standard problem-solving methods such as 8D or 5-Whys. Familiarity with Six Sigma or comparable continuous improvement methods. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company. This position requires work on US Government contracts. Applicants must be a US Person (US citizen, permanent resident, asylee or refugee). #
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