Sr R D Engineer Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA (NOW HIRING)

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Join Keysight's Microcircuit Assembly R&D team and help define the advanced manufacturing technologies that power the next generation of electronic test and measurement solutions. In this senior, hands-on engineering role, you'll lead the development of innovative manufacturing processes, solve complex technical challenges, and drive New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives from concept through production. Working across materials, mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing disciplines, you'll serve as a trusted technical resource and subject matter expert, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver breakthrough products supporting communications, aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor, and emerging technology markets.

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and technical lead for microcircuit assembly processes - epoxy dispensing, gold-gold thermosonic bonding (wire bonding, ball bonding, stud bumping, flip chip), automatic placement, soldering, silver sintering, and plasma cleaning - providing technical direction across R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality.
• Act as the process team's technical lead on New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, representing process engineering in design reviews, program reviews, and cross-functional decision forums.
• Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews and formal risk assessments (e.g., FMEA) for new products and process changes; identify and drive mitigation of manufacturability and yield risks ahead of production.
• Influence product and package design decisions upstream by advising R&D and design teams on manufacturability, process capability, and assembly constraints.
• Make strategic technical decisions that affect build schedule, capacity, and production readiness, weighing risk, cost, and timeline trade-offs.
• Lead process development projects end to end: define scope and technical approach, plan resources and schedule, and drive execution to qualified, production-ready processes.
• Own qualification of new equipment, materials, and processes; drive continuous improvement in yield, capability, and efficiency across the group's core assembly processes.
• Contribute to and help shape the department's technology roadmap by evaluating emerging assembly technologies and recommending strategic capability investments.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level process engineers and technicians.
• Author and own process documentation, engineering reports, and manufacturing specifications at a level suitable for design reviews, audits, and customer-facing reviews.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering discipline preferred. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree and significant directly related experience will also be considered.
• 8+ years of relevant hands-on experience in microelectronics, microcircuit assembly, semiconductor packaging, or precision manufacturing process development.
• Demonstrated experience leading process development projects and/or serving as the technical point of contact on NPI programs.
• Hands-on depth in one or more of the following: epoxy dispensing, wire bonding, ball bonding, gold stud bump and flip chip bonding, automatic placement, silver sintering, or soldering.
• Proven track record applying DOE, statistical analysis, and root cause methodologies to resolve complex process and yield problems.
• Experience leading or substantially contributing to DFM reviews and formal risk assessments (e.g., FMEA).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical recommendations to management and cross-functional leadership.
• Ability to work in a hands-on laboratory and production floor environment.
• ITAR clearance (U.S. person status) required.

Preferred:

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering disciplines
• Experience working in a fast-paced NPI environment specific to microelectronics or hybrid microcircuit assembly.
• Advanced knowledge of high frequency interconnect and connectorization for RF applications
• Advanced knowledge of DFM, DOE, statistical process control (SPC), and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Experience contributing to or setting a department or technology roadmap.
• Experience presenting process capability or readiness directly to customers or external stakeholders.
• Experience designing tooling, fixtures, or manufacturing equipment that reached production use.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis tools such as JMP or Minitab.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as Siemens NX or PTC Creo.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical leadership to junior engineers or technicians.

Careers Privacy Statement

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Pay Transparency

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education, and skills. Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

State Pay Range: Minimum $124,420 – Maximum $207,370

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• Restricted Stock Units

Minimum Requirements

• Master's in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering discipline preferred. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree and significant directly related experience will also be considered.
• 8+ years of relevant hands-on experience in microelectronics, microcircuit assembly, semiconductor packaging, or precision manufacturing process development.
• Demonstrated experience leading process development projects and/or serving as the technical point of contact on NPI programs.
• Hands-on depth in one or more of the following: epoxy dispensing, wire bonding, ball bonding, gold stud bump and flip chip bonding, automatic placement, silver sintering, or soldering.
• Proven track record applying DOE, statistical analysis, and root cause methodologies to resolve complex process and yield problems.
• Experience leading or substantially contributing to DFM reviews and formal risk assessments (e.g., FMEA).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical recommendations to management and cross-functional leadership.
• Ability to work in a hands-on laboratory and production floor environment.
• ITAR clearance (U.S. person status) required.

Preferred:

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering disciplines
• Experience working in a fast-paced NPI environment specific to microelectronics or hybrid microcircuit assembly.
• Advanced knowledge of high frequency interconnect and connectorization for RF applications
• Advanced knowledge of DFM, DOE, statistical process control (SPC), and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Experience contributing to or setting a department or technology roadmap.
• Experience presenting process capability or readiness directly to customers or external stakeholders.
• Experience designing tooling, fixtures, or manufacturing equipment that reached production use.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis tools such as JMP or Minitab.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as Siemens NX or PTC Creo.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical leadership to junior engineers or technicians.

Careers Privacy Statement

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Pay Transparency

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education, and skills. Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

State Pay Range: Minimum $124,420 – Maximum $207,370

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• Restricted Stock Units