RF Applications Engineer at Hillsboro

TriQuint Semiconductor, an industry leader of high-performance RF components, is seeking candidates for the position of RF Applications Engineer for its Hillsboro, OR location. As member of the TriQuint Applications Engineering team, you will have the opportunity to interface with a broad range of functional groups as you contribute to bringing new products from design to customer implementation. Your expertise in developing product reference designs and resolving customer issues will contribute to TriQuints reputation for superior customer technical support.

Job Description: Provide application engineering support for SAW/BAW filters and duplexers, GaAs HBT, pHEMT and BiHEMT amplifiers, and antenna switch modules targeted to address the exciting mobile device wireless market. This includes but is not limited to: Design, setup and test application circuits to support TriQuints 2G, 2.5G, 3G and 4G Mobile Devices product portfolio in the customer end application.

Specific Job Duties:

• Develop reference designs for customer evaluation of semiconductor components, and write supporting technical documents which include application notes, presentations and papers.


• Review customer schematics, layouts and data and provide feedback as required to improve the overall customer design which may require on-site support.


• Troubleshoot and solve technical challenges at the customer site and/or in our own lab.


• Provide product and technology training to internal and external customers.


• Work closely with our international sales, field application engineering, marketing and product development teams to ensure a successful product launch and timely design wins.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• BSEE is required with a MSEE preferred or equivalent experience.


• Broad technical background in RF engineering/measurement, and RF systems with a focus on wireless communication standards as well as a strong background in passive RF technology to include filters, duplexers and switches. Load-Pull experience preferred.


• 3-5 years industry experience in RF related tasks. References are required.


• Possesses a clear understanding of PA interaction between system level components, and has the ability to provide solutions to optimize the overall performance through tuning and troubleshooting.


• Skilled with hand solder assembly of surface mount components


• Highly organized and is able to handle multiple projects at once.


• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams


• Proficiency in MS Office software


• The candidate must have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to represent TriQuint to customers in a professional technical support role.


• Languages: English (Business Fluent) is required.


• Domestic and International Travel of up to 20%

Were on the Verge of Something Big. And You Can Be a Part of It!

Join TriQuint in the quest to transform how the world communicates. Our RF technology is vital to taking mobile devices and networks infrastructure content to exciting new levels. We believe that innovation and great ideas come from all areas of the company. So, whether you work in manufacturing, administration or engineering, your role at TriQuint has a significant impact on this communications revolution. Our company is global, diverse and passionate about making a difference. Weve earned recognition as one of the Top Ten Most Admired Technology Companies in Oregon, and Forbes.coms Most Trustworthy Companies. Take a look around to see what we have to offer. Apply today. Were eager to make you a part of it.

Country: USA, State: Oregon, City: Hillsboro, Company: TriQuint Semiconductor.