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With a strong foundation in RF integration, pSemi’s product portfolio now spans power management, connected sensors, optical transceivers, antenna tuning and RF frontends. These intelligent and efficient semiconductors enable advanced modules for smartphones, base stations, personal computers, electric vehicles, data centers, IoT devices and healthcare. From headquarters in San Diego and offices around the world, pSemi’s team explores new ways to make electronics for the connected world smaller, thinner, faster and better.\nJob Summary\nThe primary responsibility of the Senior RF Lab Technician is to maintain laboratory readiness in support of all product development. The Senior RF Lab Technician is responsible for maintaining Test Engineering lab assets including automated test and handling equipment, and bench top instrumentations. This person must be able to support test system calibration and maintenance, configuring custom bench test setups requiring the ability to work from schematics, diagrams, and written and verbal instructions, and demonstrate an understanding of the data collected through proper documentation and reporting. The assigned tasks will be diverse and will require organization and high attention to detail.\nRoles & Responsibilities\nThis position has responsibility for:\nMaintain laboratory readiness in support of all product development testing activities.\nManage test equipment calibration and repair services and schedules.\nLead in diagnosing, troubleshooting and resolving hardware and/or software failures within test and handling-system to minimize downtime.\nManage inventory of laboratory assets and specialized component consumables, and support requisition of laboratory supplies \nSupport construction, assembly, and/or validation of custom test systems or fixtures, including precision PCBA rework and component level modifications to enable rapid prototyping of test fixtures.\nIndependently perform complex system-level, PCB-level, and component-level root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions in support of engineering.\nDevelop documentation, and continuously improve laboratory procedures, test workflows, troubleshooting guides, and equipment handling standards.\nMinimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills)\nMinimum of 8 years related experience in an RF product development or Test Engineering laboratory environment\nDemonstrated RF test and measurement skills\nExperience operating and troubleshooting advanced test and diagnostic equipment, including ATE systems, automated wafer probers, and final test handlers, alongside standard bench instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.\nStrong experience in multi-level diagnostics, including system-level analysis, PCB-level schematic tracing, and component-level root cause identification to resolve complex failures\nCan independently build and service RF test fixtures and shielded setups to specification, interpret drawings and GD&T; apply calibrated torque for precision RF connectors\nTroubleshoots and resolves complex mechanical issues; implement fixture improvements and preventive maintenance\nAbility to train and mentor others on best practices and safety.\nAdvanced technical communication ability to author and present clear, data-driven RF test documentation and recommendations, lead cross-functional reviews and hand-offs, and mentor others on communication and documentation standards.\nExperience developing, maintaining, or improving laboratory operating procedures, equipment workflows, or test methodologies\nAdvanced expertise with both automated and manual RF test systems, including calibration methods, system-level debugging, and equipment configuration optimization\nProven ability to collaborate with Test Engineering, Product Development, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to resolve complex root-cause issues\nCapable of learning quickly and applying new knowledge to future responsibilities\nWork Environment\nThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.\nPhysical Demands\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.\nUSD 35.70 - 43.74 per hour\npSemi Corporation supports a diverse workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees. pSemi does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions or breastfeeding), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally-protected medical condition, military or veteran status (including “protected veterans” under applicable affirmative action laws), marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws applicable to the Company. pSemi also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that an employee or applicant has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.\nNote: The Peregrine Semiconductor name, Peregrine Semiconductor logo and UltraCMOS are registered trademarks and the pSemi name, pSemi logo, HaRP and DuNE are trademarks of pSemi Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. 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