Job Overview:
Pay Range: $52.70hr - $57.70hr
Requirement/Must Have:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field.
- Experience: 5+ years in semiconductor supply chain R&D, component/product engineering, or hardware/reliability engineering, with at least 2 years of direct exposure to power management or interface/analog-mixed-signal IC sourcing or qualification.
- Technical knowledge: Analog and mixed-signal IC technology; power delivery and PMIC/regulator fundamentals; high-speed interface signaling (e.g., PCIe/NVMe re-timers, re-drivers, level shifters) and signal/power integrity.
- Assembly/test knowledge: Familiarity with OSAT assembly and final-test flow and how process and test quality impact downstream yield and field reliability.
- Communication: Able to present supply risk and recommendations clearly to senior leadership and to coordinate effectively with international suppliers across time zones.
- Remote effectiveness: Demonstrated ability to work independently and stay aligned in a distributed, remote environment.
- Work authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Role may be subject to U.S. export-control requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, qualify, and manage a base of power and interface IC suppliers and their OSAT partners to ensure technical capacity, quality, and reliability targets are met.
- Establish and maintain technical supplier scorecards tracking OTD, quality (PPM/DPPM), yield, reliability, and responsiveness.
- Drive continuous-improvement initiatives with strategic suppliers and OSATs to improve yield and cycle time.
- Manage dual-source and second-source strategies to mitigate single-source risk and ensure component supply resilience.
- Coordinate technical reviews between the organization's hardware/package design teams and supplier applications and process teams; manage device selection, process/technology, and package/revision trade-offs against reliability, yield, and schedule.
- Partner with Supplier Quality Engineering on power and interface IC excursions: containment, 8D root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and re-qualification with supplier and OSAT process teams.
- Champion DFM and design-for-reliability feedback loops between suppliers/OSATs and the organization's hardware and package design teams.
- Represent the power and interface IC supply chain in NPI program reviews.
- Interface routinely with Hardware Design Engineering, Signal/Power Integrity, Package Engineering, IC suppliers, OSATs, Quality, Logistics, and counterparts.
- Serve as the organization's escalation lead for power and interface IC supply issues, bridging U.S. design/operations stakeholders with Asia-based suppliers and OSAT partners across time zones and cultural contexts.
Nice to Have:
- Master's degree in Engineering (electrical, materials, or related field).
- Direct experience with PMICs, voltage regulators, load switches, level shifters, re-timers/re-drivers, or other power and interface ICs used in storage, server, or networking hardware.
- Established working relationships with tier-1 power and interface IC suppliers and OSATs in the U.S., Taiwan, Korea, or Japan.
- Familiarity with the organization's product families and SSD hardware/power architecture requirements.
- Six Sigma Green/XX Belt certification.
- Conversational Mandarin, XX, or XX — a plus for engagement with Asia-based suppliers and OSAT partners.
- Prior experience collaborating remotely across U.S. and Asia time zones with international semiconductor partners.
Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.