Characterization Engineer

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Education
Job Description
Degree in Physics, Telecommunications Engineering, or Electronic Engineering.

Previous Experience

• Testing, characterization, and validation of CMOS image pixels and sensors.
• Development of scripts, programs, and GUIs using Matlab interface for hardware control and signal/image acquisition and processing. Knowledge of Python is a plus.
• Extensive experience working with electronic laboratory instrumentation.

Additional Skills/Competencies

• Knowledge of optics and semiconductor physics (CMOS).
• Ability to write technical documents (measurement reports).

Languages
High level of English (B2 or above), both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Characterization, testing, and validation of CMOS image sensors, evaluation kits, and systems in areas such as automotive, 3D, high-speed, low-noise, and machine vision.
• Validation and optimization of CMOS image sensors. Analyze sensor performance to determine optimal pixel-level operating points. Verify proper functioning of sensor blocks according to specifications.
• Develop and validate different operating modes to meet customer requirements. Define characterization plans in collaboration with the Design Lead and Project Coordinator.
• Develop software libraries for test system and image sensor control (Matlab). Integrate, validate, and debug test systems. Create GUIs for test automation and APIs for customers.
• Operate electronic and optical instrumentation (optical benches, oscilloscopes, temperature control systems, monochromators, motorized rails, etc.). Develop software libraries for automation and control.
• Validate state-of-the-art CMOS semiconductor technologies. Develop methodologies and procedures for optimization.
• Provide customer support: guidance on sensor control and handling, and proper integration into customer applications.
• Define specifications for test systems and optical benches required for CMOS image sensor testing.
• Research and analyze relevant patents and assess their scope.

Risks

• Use of data display screens.
• Driving vehicles.
• Laser usage.
• Handling chemicals.
• Use of tools and machinery with low electrical and mechanical risk.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.