Manager, Software & Test Automation
San Diego, CA

Job Description

pSemi Corporation is a Murata company driving semiconductor integration. pSemi builds on Peregrine Semiconductor's 30-year legacy of technology advancements and strong IP portfolio but with a new mission-to enhance Murata's world-class capabilities with high-performance semiconductors. 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.

Are you a self-motivated individual who is interested in developing his career in a technically challenging environment? pSemi, a Murata company is a leading fabless provider of high performance, radio frequency integrated circuits, or RFICs. The Characterization and Test Automation team is seeking an Automation Manager to join our diverse engineering team. The candidate should have experience designing, developing and debugging software applications used to automate lab instrumentation. The selected candidate will also support the development of web based data analysis tools and will lead a group of engineers through ATE systems development process. This role is empowered to focus on innovative solutions, and excellent customer service to the different product development teams that rely on test automation and software development guidance.

Roles & Responsibilities

This position has responsibility for:

* Development of applications (web and native) with a high level of reliability, performance, and usability
* Drive efficiencies to improve processes and technical implementation
* Perform debugging, data analysis, and system analysis as required
* Review software & hardware requirements design and specifications
* Create software verification plans, risk protocols and software risk analysis
* Validate the configuration, functionality, and user interface of software and tools
* Design, develop execute, and maintain automated and manual tests
* Execute software verification plans
* Facilitate code and design reviews to peers and subordinates
* Documentation and testing of software applications
* Status Reporting: Provide periodic status reporting to internal customers and management.
* Coach and mentor a team towards elevated maturity of software processes, test automation solutions, support documentation and training of solution platforms
* Personnel Management:
* Directly supervise employees. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization processes
* Responsibilities include hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; apprising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems



Competency Requirements

In order to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

* Developing Talent: Invests time and resources into building the capabilities of team members; helps people define career goals and establish development plans to achieve them; gives people constructive, developmental feedback and advice
* Delegating Responsibility: Provides people with clear objectives and allows them to take ownership for their goals; gives people a mix of tasks that challenge but do not overwhelm them; acts as a resource people can utilize to help accomplish their goals
* Displaying Technical Expertise: Keeps his/her technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with his/her job; shares technical expertise with others
* Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions: Bases decisions on a systematic review of relevant facts and information; avoids making assumptions or rushing to judgment; provides clear rationale for decisions
* Developing Plans: Clearly defines goals and the actions required to accomplish them; considers possible changes, constraints or other obstacles that might impact plans; accurately estimates time and resources need to accomplish tasks

Minimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills)

* Minimum of 8 years of experience in an Engineering/Production environment
* 2+ years of experience in a management role
* Related experience in RF or mixed-signal test development
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent analytical and software development skills
* Demonstrated experience with at least one of the following programming languages: C#, C++/C, Java and NI LabVIEW
* Familiarity with NI TestStand
* Fluent in test-driven development
* Fluent in source control best practices
* Experience in automated tested and build automation tools
* Strong understanding of OOP and design patterns
* Demonstrate experience as a creative problem solver
* Demonstrate experience as an independent thinker and starter
* Familiarity with lab equipment automation
* Familiarity with PXI systems
* Versed in ATE system design and development techniques

Preferred Qualifications

* Familiarity with spectrum analyzers, signal generators and VNA functionality
* Familiarity with RF IC characterization processes
* Functional knowledge or hands on design experience with Web Services (REST, SOAP, etc.)
* Proficiency with Angular, React, or similar framework
* Familiarity with the following data persistence technologies
* SQL
* MongoDB
* Elastic Search
* Working knowledge of WPF, WCF, and Entity Framework
* Proficiency in data analysis tools (SAS JMP, IBM SPSS, RStudio, Stata, etc.)

Education Requirements

* BS required, MS preferred (Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering)

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The 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.

pSemi 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.

Note: 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. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. pSemi products are protected under one or more of the following U.S. Patents: http://patents.psemi.com