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Electrical Characterization Engineer

VARITE INC
Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Characterization Engineer position at VARITE INC?


VARITE is looking for a qualified Electrical Characterization Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA.
 
WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?
A premier pure-play technology solutions providers to the semiconductor and electronics industries enabling advanced computing, smart technologies and connectivity.
 
WHAT WE DO?
Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850 global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.
 
Job Title: Electrical Characterization Engineer
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Contract Duration: 6 months (Potential to convert to a full-time employee)
Pay Rate Range: $30.00 - $36.26/hr
 
HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Introduction:
The Applications Engineering Laboratories are focused on supporting rapid prototyping and applications development for customer-driven projects, in addition to internal R&D initiatives. The laboratories serve a range of high impact business sectors, including advanced packaging and microfabrication, rigid and flexible printed circuit boards, thermal management, optics, and high-speed communication.

The Role & Responsibilities:
The engineer specializing in electrical characterization is expected to perform routine high-quality characterization in signal integrity and EMC testing, including Client test methods tailored for a diverse and dynamic portfolio of applications development projects typical at the client. The engineer will work closely with senior colleagues and will lead specific project workflows that depend on electrical characterization techniques and the determination of electrical properties.

Qualification Profile:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline. 
  • Understanding of fundamental electrical engineering and signal integrity theory.
  • Adept at hands-on lab work, creative thinking, and problem-solving in a unique and fast-paced applications engineering laboratory environment.
  • Experience with electrical characterization tools such as multimeters, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and oscilloscopes.
  • Understanding of RF fundamentals such as EM theory, transmission line theory, and stack-up design.
  • Experience with Vector Network Analyzers to perform S-parameters measurements, TDR responses, eye diagrams etc. preferred.
  • Familiarity with EMC testing is preferred.
 
Key Skills & Responsibilities:
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities.
  • Keen curiosity to learn beyond assigned tasks, robust problem-solving skills, and enthusiasm for innovation and process improvement.
  • Ability to work comfortably in a dynamic and fast-paced setting.
  • Serve as a technical contact point for workflows based in signal integrity and EMI analysis.
  • Basic data analysis and statistics experience is expected.
 
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VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Salary : $30 - $36

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