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Rohit Balaram Ajay S

Rohit Balaram Ajay S

Test Engineering
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Summary

  • Possess extensive industrial experience in RF/mixed-signal module-level and ASIC validation/characterization, both on the bench and ATE platforms. Worked on various RF wireless transceiver SoCs, transmitters, and receivers for mobile, defense, and space applications.
  • Skilled in debugging test programs for digital, mixed-signal, and RF signals on the V93000 tester platform, utilizing both Pin Scale and Port Scale cards.
  • Expertise in developing and executing testing strategies for RF module-level validation, including LNAs, PAs, mixers, filters, and full functional validation of transceivers, receivers, and transmitters.
  • Hands-on experience in testing and developing test programs for DACs and NB-IoT devices using the UFlex tester platform.
  • Proficient in designing ATE load boards, including schematic preparation, component placement, and layout guideline development for UltraFlex and V93000 platforms.
  • Strong background in RF circuit design, including LNAs, filters, power dividers, and similar components.
  • Extensive experience in test development for transmitter and receiver blocks on ATE platforms.
  • Skilled in measuring and troubleshooting RF parameters such as phase noise, P1dB, EVM, IIP3, and noise figure, on both bench and ATE platforms.
  • Proficient in failure analysis and yield improvement to enhance product reliability and efficiency.
  • Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively in both team-based and independent work environments.
  • Experience in interacting with product development teams to enhance test program quality.
  • Adept at analyzing ATE test data to meet customer process capability requirements and ensure high standards of performance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Senior Engineer

Qualcomm Semiconductors Limited
11.2021 - Current
  • RF/Digital/Mixed signal wafer level, module level and ASIC validation/Characterization on ATE platforms (Ultraflex and V93K testers)
  • Schematics and Loadboard/ProbeCard design and development
  • Test time reduction, GRR, Production releases, etc..
  • Yield Analysis and improvement
  • Test Program handling using GIT and SVN with respect to the corresponding environment
  • Improved project efficiency by streamlining engineering processes and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Enhanced system reliability by conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions to prevent future issues.

Senior Lead Engineer

Tessolve Semiconductor Private
02.2018 - 10.2021
  • RF/Digital/Mixed signal wafer level, module level and ASIC validation/Characterization on ATE platforms (Ultraflex and V93K testers)
  • Schematics and Loadboard/ProbeCard design and development
  • Test time reduction, Production TP releases, etc..
  • Yield Analysis and improvement
  • Test Program handling using GIT and SVN with respect to the corresponding environment
  • Worked with multiple semiconductor companies like Silicon Labs, Qualcomm, Analog devices for providing test solutions
  • Improved project efficiency by streamlining engineering processes and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Enhanced system reliability by conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions to prevent future issues.

Senior Engineer

Astra Microwave Products Ltd
03.2012 - 01.2018

Extensive experience as an RF Engineer, specializing in testing and characterization of RF/microwave modules and system-level performance.

Proficient in utilizing bench instruments such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and power meters to conduct precise measurements and ensure compliance with design specifications.

Skilled in system-level troubleshooting, performance optimization, and delivering reliable results in both development and production environments.

Design and optimization of RF Modules for defense application

Education

Master of Science - Microelectronics

Birla Institute of Technology And Science
Pilani, India
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad, India
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Team leadership

Software

Visual Basics

Java

Certification

Ultraflex Instruments Training

Timeline

Ultraflex Instruments Training

06-2024

Advantest V93000 Dojo basic test programming training

01-2022

Senior Engineer

Qualcomm Semiconductors Limited
11.2021 - Current

Senior Lead Engineer

Tessolve Semiconductor Private
02.2018 - 10.2021

Senior Engineer

Astra Microwave Products Ltd
03.2012 - 01.2018

Master of Science - Microelectronics

Birla Institute of Technology And Science
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
04.2001 -
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