Silicon Lab Support Technician

2 Months ago • All levels • Customer Service

Job Summary

Job Description

The Silicon Lab Support Technician will be part of a dynamic team, supporting the validation and characterization of ultra-high-speed interfaces like SerDes transceivers. Responsibilities include maintaining hardware setups, performing preventative maintenance and calibration, managing lab logistics and safety, and supporting Python automation scripts for device characterization. The role involves working with various lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, bit error rate testers, and signal analyzers. This also includes procuring lab equipment, creating documentation, and providing status reports on lab activities.
Must have:
  • Diploma in Electrical Technician or Technology
  • Understanding of basic electrical circuits
  • Ability to debug, repair, solder, and manual assembly of PCB
  • Experience with oscilloscopes, BERTs, signal analyzers, and power supplies
  • Ability to manage and organize the lab equipment
Good to have:
  • Programming experience with Python for IC testing and automation
  • Knowledge of signal integrity and power integrity concepts
  • Semiconductor knowledge, particularly SerDes devices
Perks:
  • Comprehensive health plan
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Wellness Spending Account (WSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave Top-Up Program

Job Details

The Opportunity


We're looking for the Wavemakers of tomorrow.

Alphawave Semi enables tomorrow’s future by accelerating the critical data communication at the heart of our digital world – from seamless video streaming to AI to the metaverse and much more. Our technology powers product innovation in the most data-demanding industries today, including data centers, networking, storage, artificial intelligence, 5G wireless infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles. Customers partner with us for mission-critical data communication, our innovative technologies, and our proven track record. Together, we enable the next generation of digital technology.

The High-Speed Interfaces Silicon Validation team is looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team to support the silicon lab activities for our ultra high-speed (100Gbps+) network communication devices.  Be part of a fast moving, enthusiastic, and dynamic team made up of validation, applications, systems, and mixed signal design engineers. In the lab you will contribute and manage the test HW setups, further growing your hardware and software skills as you support the testing of these devices. This is an opportunity to work with the latest and greatest lab equipment and software tools in addition to working on leading edge technology.

Position Overview

In this role you will be working in a team environment supporting the validation and characterization for the next generation ultra-high-speed interfaces, referred to Serial-Deserializer (SerDes) transceivers or optical transceivers. You will be responsible for test support of our SerDes devices including, maintaining all hardware setups, preventative maintenance and calibration certification of equipment, lab logistics and safety, and support the execution of Python automation scripts to characterize the devices, all under the support of a great team of experienced engineers.

What You Will Do

  • You will be involved with the characterization activities of the SerDes device including hardware bench setups, hardware measurements and debug, and where necessary, support and maintain Python scripts and routines for device automation and lab instrumentation control, including but not limited to, oscilloscopes, bit error rate testers (BERT), signal analyzers, vector network analyzers (VNA), Variable Optical Attenuators (VOA), Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSA), and power meters
  • Work with team and subcontractors to identify and procure lab equipment, consumables, and materials
  • Managing lab logistics and preventative maintenance activities
  • Maintain equipment calibration certification
  • Owner of lab safety
  • Working with building operations team on all facility related matters
  • Create and maintain documentation, such as lab user guides / procedures and equipment records
  • Provide status report on lab activities

What You Will Need

  • Minimum of Diploma in Electrical Technician or Technology
  • Understanding of basic electrical circuits
  • Ability to debug, repair, solder, and manual assembly of PCB
  • Experience using equipment such as oscilloscopes, BERTs, signal analyzers, VNAs, and power supplies, VOA, OSA, power meters
  • Ability to manage and organize the lab, including tracking of all lab equipment

It Would Be Amazing If You Had

  • Programming experience with Python for the purpose of IC testing and automation of this testing
  • Knowledge of signal integrity and power integrity concepts
  • Semiconductor knowledge, particularly SerDes devices

We have a flexible work environment to support and help employees thrive in personal and professional capacities.

You'll also be eligible for competitive benefits described as per below:

Health & Wellness

Our programs emphasize knowledge and prevention, helping you stay proactive and prepared to manage your health at every stage.

  • Comprehensive health plan
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Wellness Spending Account (WSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Time Off

We value the importance of rest and recharge, which is why we offer flexible time off options to support your well-being.

  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave Top-Up Program

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Alphawave Semi is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all applicants regardless of age, gender, race, disability, or other protected characteristics. We value diversity and provide accommodations during the recruitment process.

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