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Summary:  

Atomica is seeking a Test Engineer who will be a dynamic, key player within our R&D organization. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate directly with the executive team on the company’s first proprietary products – a first in class ohmic mems switch RF and DC test system. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Wafer level testing: Automated DC level testing on production probers (Electroglass & Accretech). Automated RF testing with calibration of contacts and cables. Production readiness with operator and engineering interface/GUI 

  • Package level testing: Automating socket level testing with and without a handler 

  • Build infrastructure for test that will become a company-wide standard 

Requirements: 

  • Programming background for test development purposes in semiconductor industry 

  • NI Labview or Labwindows (CVI) experience 

  • Code architecture that allows for reusability and reliability 

  • Standardization of machine-readable data structure and result reporting  

  • Understanding and control electrical instruments: 

  • DC: Power Supply, SMU (Kelvin measurements), Oscilloscope, Low Leakage Measurement Instrumentation and set up 

  • RF: Signal Generator, Power Amplifier, Filters, Attenuators, Couplers, Power Meters, Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers, Harmonics and IP3 set up 

  • Designing, implementing, and debugging DC and RF circuit boards for test and evaluation 

  • Low leakage current path layout and constraints. 

  • Kelvin measurement layout and constraints.  

  • Frequency response of components/traces in a test system and noise mitigation strategy 

  • Component selection and placement on DIB/Evaluation boards 

  • Performing GR&R on designed test system with built in contact/continuity check 

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or related field 

  • Relevant years of experience will be considered in place of education 

  • Must be US Persons (Citizen or Green Card holder) 

 

Desired Knowledge: 

  • Experience with Ohmic Switches 

  • Experience with MEMS device testing 

About Atomica: 

Atomica Corp. (formerly Innovative Micro Technology) unleashes the power of Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) to help solve the great problems of our time. Utilizing a uniquely collaborative approach to development and manufacturing, it partners with innovative companies to deliver breakthrough MEMS-based solutions in cloud computing, autonomous vehicles, cell therapy, molecular diagnostics, genomics, 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), and more. Atomica is the largest MEMS foundry in the USA, serving customers from its 130,000 ft2 manufacturing campus (including a 30,000 ft2 class 100 cleanroom) in Santa Barbara, California. The company is ISO 9001 certified and ITAR registered. Its extensive experience spans the full spectrum of MEMS, including photonics, sensors, microfluidic biochips, and other micro components. 

 

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