Senior Product Engineer (OPS10001)

Location: Durham
Department: Operations

Summary:

This is an exciting time to be a Nitronex employee. We are the only fully-qualified, ISO certified supplier of Gallium Nitride-on-Silicon RF power transistors for wireless communications applications in the world. Our Sigantic® manufacturing process delivers GaN-on-Silicon RF power transistors to meet the increasing power, frequency and bandwidth requirements found in the communication infrastructure and military markets. By combining the performance of GaN devices with the economy and familiarity of silicon substrates, Nitronex now gives communications OEMs the ideal solution. Nitronex is able to deliver on the promise of GaN-on-Silicon through the interlocking disciplines of GaN process development, RF device design and intellectual property.

The continued success of our company is the result of the creativity and hard work of our employees. At Nitronex, you will play a vital role in our vision. Our vision is to become the pre-eminent and worldwide leader of high performance RF power devices based on GaN technology. We support and develop a team of employees whose skills, commitment and values exemplify the highest quality of performance to the company, our customers, co-workers and shareholder.

Mission Statement:

Provide engineering support and continuous yield improvement for a range of products (FETs and MMICs) through all phases of product development and manufacturing.

Desired Outcomes:

·         Product Development: 

• Evaluate robustness of new designs to variations in the manufacturing process
• Maximize yield by reducing product’s sensitivity to process variation
• Analyze product designs to ensure testability and manufacturability

·         New Product Introduction:

• Collaborate with test engineering to develop appropriate production tests
• Collaborate with test and process engineering to develop in-process screens to optimize product cost and quality
• Validate initial product yield and cost with respect to the new product target
• Coordinate activities for manufacturing release to meet scheduled milestones

·         Manufacturing: 

• Determine root causes of non-conforming product and take appropriate action in conjunction with test, design, or process engineering
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate defects and non-conforming material
• Monitor ongoing product yields and coordinate activities to effect continuous improvement

Competencies:

·         BSEE/MSEE and 5+ years experience as an IC product engineer; strong preference for RF and/or microwave product experience

·         The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to:

• Interpret data using statistical techniques (SPC, DOE, ANOVA, etc.)
• Analyze and effectively present technical information
• Analyze RF and microwave circuits
• Understand device physics, and IC fabrication technology and techniques
• Evaluate product performance to specifications
• Engage in team based problem solving and process improvement projects (competency in Six Sigma or similar discipline is desirable)

Core Strengths:

• Self starter
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter to:

E-mail:
jobs@nitronex.com
Fax: 919-807-9200

US Mail:
Attn: Human Resources
Nitronex Corporation
2305 Presidential Drive
Durham, NC 27703