Staff Product Engineer

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Responsibilities: 

• Correlate, present, and converse clearly about various starting material and manufacturing process influences on RF performance of internal and external designs.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate defects and nonconforming material.
• Generate required Product Engineering deliverables during the New Product Development and maintain throughout product lifetime. 
• Data-driven decision making based on timely and thorough data analysis. 
• Provide detailed analyses for each major design revision during the prototype phase of development, identify key parameters needing improvement and then communicate these to the core development team. 
• Practice continuous improvement and yield optimization by tracking wafer fab parameters, uncovering correlations and troubleshooting process and equipment issues. 
• Employ appropriate Statistical Process Control (SPC) principles to reduce variability in product performance. 

• Support Test Engineering activities to debug, validate and release production test hardware/software. 
• Compile and analyze data using common statistical techniques (time-series analysis, CPK, DOE, SPC, ANOVA) and effectively present key results along with recommended actions. 

• Generates Yield Plans that develop roadmaps to improve yield and reduce cost. 
• Engage in group problem-solving and process improvement projects (familiarity with Six Sigma or comparable methods is desirable). 
• Serve as the central technical resource for design, process, manufacturing, test and quality for assigned products. 

 Qualifications: 

• BS in Electrical Engineering or comparable technical discipline (MS preferred) with minimum 7-10 years of experience as a Product Engineer. 

• Understanding of RF/Microwave theory and of semiconductor physics. 
• Knowledge of typical RF test equipment and common test methodologies. 
• Preferred experience in a III/V semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in statistical methods and common statistical software (JMP, Spotfire, Excel, etc.). 

• Familiarity with standard problem-solving methods such as 8D or 5-Whys.
• Must have strong attention to detail, be self-motivated and able to achieve results with minimal supervision. 
• A team player with strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills. 

• Time management skills sufficient to balance multiple high-priority activities. 
• Prefer being comfortable in leading projects and/or efforts involving diverse teams. 
• Articulate and comfortable making presentations to internal and external customers.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company. 

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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.