R&D Semiconductor Applications Development Engineer

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights to the world’s visionaries and innovators in electronic design, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~14,000 employees create world-class solutions in wireless communications, 5G, automotive, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Our technical solutions – and our methods for creating them – help connect and secure the world. Learn more about what we do and how we do it. Our powerful culture has led to us being independently recognized on Fortune 100’s Best Companies List and we are “Great Place to Work” Certified.  We’re driven, collaborative, ethical, and curious, and we value all ideas, especially bold ones. And our culture extends far beyond our own walls. Our corporate social responsibility efforts support our communities, nurture the next generation of engineers, and promote environmental sustainability.  At Keysight, Inclusion & Diversity is an integral part of our core values.  We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. We believe everyone should be respected in the workplace and in their communities regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any protected class.  We continuously challenge ourselves to grow in our understanding of inclusion by engaging in a wide variety of diversity programs, initiatives, employee network groups and mentoring/development. This is Keysight – People and Culture - YouTubeJob DescriptionKeysight Technologies, the world's premier measurement company, has an opening for a Semiconductor Fab Process Development Engineer at the High Frequency Technology Center in Santa Rosa, California. Live in beautiful Sonoma County amongst vineyards, redwood forests, rivers, lakes and coastline while working on state-of-the-art ICs and devices.Process Development Engineers at HFTC are responsible for process development and sustaining of custom, cutting edge, micro and nano-fabrication technologies for high performance microwave and millimeter-wave applications. The technologies include InP and GaAs-based HBTs, HEMTs and other electronic components which enable key competitive differentiation of Keysight’s industry-leading RF, microwave and high bit rate instruments.The focus of this position is development, release, and sustaining of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:Working closely with process, integration, test, and circuit design engineers to define data flows and equipment modeling for MES interactions.Data collection and database structure implementation for new MES.Cross-coordination and functional definitions for process, equipment, and metrology data feedsConversion of existing SPC forms as well as development of new forms and charts.Ensuring successful transfer and maintenance of new technologies in manufacturing. Project objectives will encompass performance, reliability, and manufacturing goals.Keysight provides an outstanding benefits package that includes: highly competitive pay, profit sharing, stock purchase, 401k with matching, relocation assistance, paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and opportunities to interact with some of the world’s top engineers and scientists.Job QualificationsBS in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or equivalent experience.2+ years of hands-on experience with development and/or maintaining manufacturing processes and equipment.2+ years of experience with statistical process control softwareFamiliarity with Javascript and JSON is preferredExperience with advanced semiconductor processes and device physics is advantageous and specific skills in III-V semiconductor processing is preferred.Candidates must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills for successful inter and intra-group interactions. #LI-MED1Job FunctionR&D Shift:Day JobSchedule:Full Time (F)Travel Required:< 25%Duration (Temp Positions Only):Not Applicable Candidates can be considered to work from the following locations: Americas : United States : California : Santa RosaJob ID : 47046 __________________________________________________________________________________Careers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.