At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead semiconductor product testing and analysis, driving automation and efficiency improvements.
- Company: Join a leading global semiconductor technology company in Bristol.
- Benefits: Hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on innovation and emerging technologies.
- Why this job: Make an impact on next-gen technology while mentoring future engineers.
- Qualifications: 5-10 years in semiconductor characterization and strong Python skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
Working Model
Hybrid - Monday to Thursday in the office, Friday remote
Experience
5-10 years
We are working with a leading global semiconductor technology company that is expanding its engineering team in
Bristol and is looking for a
Senior Characterization Engineer to take a leading role in the development and validation of next-generation high-speed optical and electrical semiconductor products .
This is a highly hands-on role combining semiconductor characterization, signal integrity, high-frequency measurement, test automation and data analysis .
You’ll be responsible for taking products from initial test setup through to characterization, analysis and technical reporting, while also driving improvements in test automation and engineering efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead characterization activities for new product introductions (NPI), including test planning, equipment selection, hardware preparation and fixture development.
- Develop and bring up robust, repeatable automated test environments .
- Develop Python-based test automation and automated measurement methods.
- Perform hands-on characterization using advanced electronic test equipment.
- Analyse large and complex datasets to identify performance trends, issues and opportunities for improvement.
- Investigate and troubleshoot complex hardware and signal integrity issues.
- Produce detailed technical reports and present findings to cross-functional engineering teams.
- Support improvements to characterization processes, automation and test methodologies.
- Contribute to signal integrity improvements and advanced test solutions.
- Explore and implement
AI-based tools to improve engineering workflows and productivity.
- Mentor junior engineers and share technical expertise across the wider engineering team.
- Stay current with emerging high-speed technologies, test equipment, standards and advanced semiconductor packaging.
We’re looking for an experienced engineer with a strong background in semiconductor characterization, silicon validation or high-speed electronics .
- BEng/MEng in
Electronic Engineering or a closely related discipline.
5-10 years' relevant industry experience .
- Strong experience with high-speed analogue semiconductor products and signal integrity testing.
- Hands-on experience developing
Python-based test automation or similar.
- Strong understanding of high-speed/high-frequency PCB design principles .
- Experience working in a laboratory environment with advanced electronic test equipment.
- Strong experience analysing large and complex engineering datasets.
- Excellent debugging, troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical projects.
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