Do you want to play a role in the next generation of technologies improving the planet? We build tiny technologies (MEMS) that empower tomorrow's innovations.
Summary:
Cenfire is seeking a passionate and talented Senior Product Engineer to lead and own the product lifecycle for the smallest, fastest, highest performing switch in the world. This is a high impact role and a unique opportunity to bring the first ohmic MEMS switch built on all Si technology to market and introduce technology that the market has never seen! This revolutionary technology is going to impact all industries by replacing older switch technology as well as greatly reducing carbon emissions through more efficient switching.
As a key player within our product team, you will drive the development and completion of product qualification, characterization, qualification reports, and production plan. As a senior product engineer, you will have the opportunity to grow the role into a leadership position.
Join us in our mission in changing the world, one switch at a time.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and own the product life cycle
- Develop and execute product characterizations
- Lead product qualification plan and tasks
- Run experiments to debug and characterize new products
- Generate detailed product qualification reports
- Identify root causes for failures and propose product failure containment and corrective/preventative actions
- Plan and execute product reliability tests
- Collaborate with the operations team to develop plans to move product from initial release to high-volume production
- Collaborate with the test team to deliver and make decisions on the electrical measurements
Requirements:
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with minimum 4+ years of Product Engineering industry experience.
- Experience with oscilloscope, VNA, amplifiers, signal generator, SMU, and RF subsystems
- Experience with electrical circuit analysis, hardware understanding and design, reliability tests, end of life tests, and generating qualification reports
- Understanding of product qualification and new product introduction
- Software debug and root cause analysis
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Strong technical and analytical skills
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience with programming languages, Python and LabVIEW
- Experience with JMP statistical analysis software
- Experience taking a product from development to production
- Drive to be a team leader
- Experience with Ohmic RF Switches
- Strong passion for innovation
What Cenfire Offers You
- Amazing growth and learning opportunities in MEMS
- Competitive Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plan
- Continuing education opportunities
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Account
- Catered in-office lunches
Life in Santa Barbara:
Want to live in paradise? Life in Santa Barbara is just that. Cenfire is sandwiched between the beautiful Santa Ynez mountains and the pristine Central California coastline. The weather? Absolutely gorgeous. No more shoveling snow or hiding from tornadoes!
Within 5-minutes from the office, you will find rich local culture, world class schools, airport for convenient travel, festivals, and excellent options to wine and dine.
We have had employees move from all over the country and say life has never been better!
Product Engineer II– Sr Staff
$110,000 - $170,000
*Cenfire encourages inquiries from candidates at all levels where pay will be based on experience*
About Atomica:
Atomica Corp. 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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Atomica Santa Barbara, California, USA Office
75 Robin Hill Road, Santa Barbara, CA , United States, 93117
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