Careers – Principal Product Engineer

Position:

Principal Product Engineer – EPC Space

Category:

Engineering

Job ID:

202501

Travel Required:

Limited

Position Type:

Full Time

City:

Andover

State:

MA

Country:

US

Job Description:

The individual contributor will be responsible for product and test engineering of key product lines at EPC Space.  He/she will be responsible for product characterization and yield optimization of EPC Space growing line of Rad-hard ICs and discrete components; design, build, and maintenance of automated test systems. Key responsibilities include product definition and development, creating test hardware and software (often using Python or LabVIEW), collaborating with cross-functional teams, performing root cause analysis, and providing technical support for production and quality assurance. Essential skills include a strong foundation in analog and power electronics, programming proficiency, analytical problem-solving, and effective communication.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Product Characterization: Perform detailed characterization of semiconductor devices to validate performance against design specifications, including parametric testing, yield analysis, and reliability testing.
  • Yield Optimization: Analyze production test data to identify yield issues, implement process improvements, and enhance product manufacturability.
  • Technical Support: Provide hands-on support to manufacturing teams, troubleshooting test system issues, resolving production bottlenecks, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Design and Develop Test Systems: Create automated test equipment (ATE) and test programs for design verification and production testing.
  • Software Development: Write test software in languages like Python, C++, or LabVIEW to automate testing processes.
  • Hardware Design: Design electronic circuits and select commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware for test systems.
  • Test Procedure Development: Create test specifications, test instructions, and verification plans to ensure products meet quality standards.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, production, quality, and manufacturing engineering teams.
  • Documentation: Generate detailed documentation for test equipment, test procedures, and test results.
  • Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to test processes and equipment to enhance efficiency and quality.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Investigate test equipment failures to find root causes and implement preventative measures.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Education: A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a related field is required. A master’s degree is preferred.
  • Technical Expertise: Proficiency in electronics, electronic systems, components, and assemblies. Knowledge of testing methodologies, industry standards (e.g., ISO, MIL-STD), and quality management systems.
  • Programming Skills: Practical programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, or LabVIEW.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills to effectively collaborate with teams and customers.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to debug complex issues.
  • Teamwork: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to travel domestically: 20% of the time.
  • EPC Space will not sponsor employment visa for this position

To apply to the position, send resume to [email protected]. Place the job opening number in the subject line of the email. Provide resume in PDF format and use full name in file name.