NPI Engineer: Semiconductor Heterogeneous Integration

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Keysight Technologies has a new position for an NPI Engineer in the Semiconductor Heterogeneous Integration fab in Santa Rosa, CA. The NPI Engineer will lead the development of next-generation System in Package (SiP) modules that will be integrated with microwave and mmWave subsystems across Keysight, serving multiple industries.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review new designs for manufacturability based on established design guidelines
• Understand process flow and process capability, and provide feedback to module designers
• Understand product design and performance requirements, and lead manufacturing teams to develop new products that meet performance targets
• Lead technical development of new SiP introductions in collaboration with upstream design teams, process and manufacturing teams, and downstream customer teams
• Meet accelerated project schedules; communicate and manage risks
• Develop and maintain high yields while adhering to project schedules

This position is within the High Frequency Technology Center (HFTC) at our Headquarters in beautiful Sonoma County. Just an hour north of San Francisco, you will live close to vineyards, redwood forests, regional and state parks, and a vibrant culinary scene, while developing state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing technologies.

HFTC is part of Keysight Labs, the core R&D organization that enables Centers of Excellence and other business groups to provide RF, microwave, mmWave, 5G and 6G solutions to customers in various industries, including communications, aerospace & defense, automotive & energy, general electronics, manufacturing, and semiconductor industries. HFTC technologies include InP and GaAs-based HBTs, HEMTs, and diodes, as well as high-frequency System in Package (SiP) and PCA subsystem solutions.

We are seeking an industry professional with proven expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Design for manufacturing of electromechanical assemblies
• Thermocompression / flip chip bonding
• Surface Mount Technology (SMT) processes
• Automatic Optical Inspection (AOI)
• Heterogeneous integration
• IC and SiP singulation: laser or saw cutting
• Semiconductor fabrication processes

This role requires strong leadership, drive, and ambition to realize a novel technology that differentiates Keysight in 6G markets. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are important for successful cross-functional interactions.

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BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or relevant fields.

Professional experience in the following areas is desired:

• III-V compound semiconductors and/or silicon technologies
• Heterogeneous integration, advanced packaging & assembly techniques
• Thermal, mechanical and electrical reliability
• Technical project management
• Experience with New Technology Introduction and New Product Introduction
• Statistical process control (SPC), design of experiments (DOE)

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Santa Rosa, CA Pay Range: MIN $143,000 - MAX $238,000.00