IC Application Manager

Talent Space is looking for fulltime IC Application Manager for a leading Semiconductor client in Santa Clara, CA. Role will lead a team for Rf probing at the wafer level.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and grow a team of talented application engineers.
• Plan & manage efficient evaluation of prototype silicon, including electro-optical measurements.
• Develop product collateral such as datasheets, evaluation boards & evaluation software.
• Provide technical support (pre- and post-sale) to internal and external customers.
• Contribute to new product definitions in collaboration with other disciplines, internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with corporate cross-functional teams on advanced developments.

Education & Experience

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering + 10 years of experience, or M.Sc. + 7 years of experience.
• At least 5 years of experience leading IC Applications teams.
• Hands-on experience with measurement of RFIC's > 20GHz.
• Experience with RF board design
• Experience with creation of IC product collateral (datasheets, evaluation boards, etc.).
• Understanding of fiber optic communication systems & O/E components is required.
• Experience with IM-DD PAM4 and coherent communication systems & signal processing is preferred.
• Experience with technical customer support.

Skills

• Ability to perform hands-on RFIC measurements.
• Good understanding of S-parameters, transmission line structures, RF PCB design & layout practices.
• Basic programming skills in python, C or similar languages.
• Basic knowledge of microcontroller, DSP, and/or FPGA programming is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills and strong independence.
• Self-motivated with innovative thinking.

Working Conditions

• Job Grade offered for this position will depend on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
• 40-hour work week, hybrid work, (min 3 days on-site) is an option.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, carrying out multiple projects at a time.