Research In Motion Hiring a Test Systems Developer - Waterloo, ON Canada

Test Systems Developer

Research In Motion (RIM)/BlackBerry

Location: Waterloo, ON Canada

**Please apply directly to cataylor@rim.com **

Research In Motion Limited® (RIM)® is a world leader in the mobile communications market and has a history of developing breakthrough wireless solutions. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies is used by thousands of organizations around the world and includes the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools and software/hardware licensing agreements. RIM is seeking driven individuals who can take our wireless data products to the next level in the global wireless market. Are you ready to make a difference in the world of mobile communications with RIM?

POSITION SUMMARY

The Test Strategy & Hardware department is responsible for the design and development of advanced manufacturing test processes and high volume test systems and solutions for RIM products.  Test Strategy & Hardware supports RIM's design and manufacturing activities, ensuring that the test needs of future new products will be met and that best in class cost of test can be achieved. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The position of Test Systems Developer for the Advanced Manufacturing Test Strategy Development team will develop a roadmap for future product test requirements, working closely with R&D and future architecture teams.

The successful candidate's responsibilities will include:

• Test strategy
• Flexibility
• Support for new product features
• Leverage the latest in new equipment concepts
• Support and understand new requirements

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
• 5+ years experience of manufacturing engineering and/or product development
• A strong understanding of mobile phone test methods in either a research and development or manufacturing environment
• A track record of personal creativity and innovation
• Experience of working and communicating with design groups

Significant hands on experience in some or all of the following test developments:

• Test instrumentation
• Chip level testing methods and familiarization with mobile I/C technology
• Upcoming and latest protocols and standards
• Test system development
• Circuit design
• Audio and acoustic measurement techniques
• Radio Frequency (RF) measurement techniques
• 2G, 3G cellular radio standards, GPS, Bluetooth, WLAN

 If you're driven to take wireless technologies to the next level, it's time you join the team at RIM. We offer a challenging environment that fosters creativity and rewards excellence. Employees also have use of our award winning BlackBerry!

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