Product Engineer (Nc - Greensboro (Hq), Us)

Qorvo (Nasdaq: 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 diverse 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 diverse and innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.
Qorvo is All Around You! We manufacture innovative RF solutions at the center of connectivity to enable high-performance applications for advanced wireless devices, wired and wireless networks and defense radar and communications for 5G networks, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and other emerging applications. We are a global company thriving on a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusion. Our people are always at the core of Qorvo's innovation. Qorvo is a place to stretch your imagination and push boundaries to achieve success.
It is an exciting time to be a part of Qorvo's Connectivity Component Business Units. Qorvo's CCBU manufactures and markets high performance RF integrated circuits for wireless communications markets that simply connect the world. Our customers trust Qorvo to meet and exceed requirements and deliver advanced RF technologies to enable their most complex technical challenges and applications. Our products address wireless connectivity challenges in WiFi and IoT. Our customers rely on us to solve the industry's most complex engineering problems. Join us and help us continue to create cutting edge technologies for a more connected world all around you.
As a Product Engineer in the Connectivity Component Business Unit, you will be part of a focused team that develops and qualifies new products while also maintaining the current portfolio of released products. You will be driving innovation and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, dynamic environment through the use of rigorous statistical methods. The position focuses on new product introductions of Cellular WiFi Front End Modules, improving yields, maintaining quality and perfecting test solutions. You will interfaces with Design, Applications, Test, Process, Reliability and Quality Engineering Teams as well as Business Operations teams throughout the development process. This position will be based in our Greensboro, NC headquarter.
Key Roles and responsibilities:
Generate required Product Engineering deliverables during the New Product Introduction phase.

• Develop test plans for prototype and production electrical testing of wafers and packaged devices.
• 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.
• Analyze products to ensure manufacturability and data sheet compliance, including setting the optimal screening limits and guard-bands in production test plans.

Identify Cost reduction opportunities and Drive Cost Optimization initiatives throughout the product lifetime.

• Data-driven decision making based on timely and thorough data analysis.
• Practice continuous improvement and yield optimization by tracking wafer foundry 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.
• Conduct measurement systems analysis (Gauge R&R).
• Compile and analyze data using common statistical techniques (time-series analysis, CPK, DOE, SPC, ANOVA) and effectively present key results along with recommended actions.
• Engage in group problem-solving and process improvement projects (familiarity with Six Sigma or comparable methods is desirable).
• Serve as the central technical resource for design, process, manufacturing, test and quality for assigned products.

Minimum Qualifications:
• MS in Electrical Engineering, New College Grad considered.
• Understanding of RF/Microwave theory and of semiconductor physics.
• Knowledge of the typical RF test equipment and common test methodologies.
• Expertise in statistical methods and common statistical software (JMP, Spotfire, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to transform complex data sets and interrelated information into clear actionable intelligence using advanced data visualizations.
• Familiarity with common database structures and SQL.
• Understanding of IC Reliability and Qualification methods.
• Familiarity with standard problem-solving methods such as 8D or 5-Whys
• Must have strong attention to detail, be self-motivated and able to achieve results with minimal supervision.
• A team player with strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interface effectively and to build consensus with coworkers at every level of the company.
• Time management skills sufficient to balance multiple high-priority activities.
• Prefer being comfortable in leading projects and/or efforts involving diverse teams.
• Prefer background and/or understanding of Wi-Fi and Cellular standards
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