Product Engineer

Job Title: Product Engineer

Location: San Jose, CA

About the role:

The Product Engineer for high reliability Hybrid DC-DC converters for Space and Military applications supports the development and production of new devices and takes product engineering responsibility throughout the product life cycle - from development to production ramp-up and qualification. This position will have a direct impact on meeting our productivity targets and our customers’ expectations.

In this position, you’ll be responsible for: 

• Responsible for DC-DC products (documentation, troubleshooting, analysis, and qualification) to meet Production Yield Goals.
• Support production by troubleshooting DC-DC Converters, supporting functional tests, and providing trimming process guidance.
• Ensure non-conformances are resolved from failure mode to root cause through corrective and preventative action.
• Perform analyses (Stress and Thermal Analysis, MTBF –Reliability) as necessary.
• Design and develop test hardware, using Cadence Allegro, and perform simulations for analysis.
• Support the release of design packages and review customer specification datasheets.
• Support external tests, such as vibration and shock, and radiation tests, including Total Ionizing Dose (TID) and Single Event Effects (SEE).
• Develop and implement test fixtures for ATE (Chroma) conversion projects.
• Initiate, write & release new test programs to ensure timely new-product release to production.
• Perform test validation, improvement, qualification, and release to production per corporate standards and procedures.
• Work with operations to identify and document test improvement opportunities.
• Support the test engineering and design teams in defining proper test concepts.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Comply with all quality and ITAR policies, practices, and procedures.
• Build meaningful and productive relationships with internal business partners.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
• Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using it for the benefit of 3rd parties.
• Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for:

We’re ideally looking for someone who has:  

• Master's/Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in related product and/or engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of electronic engineering principles in areas including analog and digital circuits, power supplies, and DC-DC converters.
• Experience in PCB schematic capture tools such as OrCAD / Cadence Allegro.
• Basic programming experience programming in C / C++, VBasic or Python, or LabView is a plus.
• Hands-on experience performing bench electrical measurements using signal generators, DVMs, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as teamwork capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with multiple stakeholders.

Skills:

• Design tools/fixtures with minimal guidance.
• Standard electronic laboratory equipment: (i.e. Oscilloscopes, Pulse/Signal Generators, Parametric Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, etc).
• Knowledge in semiconductor manufacturing is a plus.
• Fast technical document generation/modification CAD, Excel, and PCB software is a plus.
• Knowledge in military standards (MIL-PRF38534, MIL-PRF-38535, MIL-STD-883, JSTD-001) is a plus.
• Self-motivated with the ability to align priorities in accordance with business goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player who enjoys working with different disciplines.
• High-energy, results-focused self-starter.
• Strong analytical ability and decision-making.
• Ability to exercise flexibility with quickly changing data requests.
• Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Effective communication skills (written & verbal).