NPI RF Hardware Engineer - Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development Pvt.Ltd
(2023-12)
Working as Failure Analysis and Design Validation Engineer during NPI
- Hands-on experience in RF design, testing, and validation for Sub-6 GHz and mm Wave products during NPI stage
- Responsible for RF validation of new products during development builds before mass production
- Performed antenna tuning and impedance matching to meet RF performance targets
- Validated RF components using S-parameters (S11, S21), impedance matching, Return Loss, P1db, gain
- Conducted TX testing: ACLR, EVM, Tx Power, Phase Noise, Harmonics, Spurious, and regulatory checks
- Performed RX testing: RSSI, SNR, Sensitivity and Desense analysis
- Executed signaling and non-signaling tests for full RF validation
- Performed failure analysis and root cause debugging during NPI builds and supported quick issue resolution
- Set up and maintained RF lab environments, including fixtures, calibration, probe setup, and OTA path loss
- Worked with instruments: CMW500/100, UXM Pro, VNA, Signal Generator, Spectrum Analyzer, Power Meter, Load Pull, CMP180/200
- Used tools: QXDM, QRCT, PCAT, QUST, QSPR for log analysis and modem debugging
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams (HW, SW, modem) during product development, Attended daily meetings with Apple customers, discussing RF performance, issues, and validation status calibration, probe setup, and OTA path loss
- Prepared and shared daily RF validation reports and analysis with customers
RF Hardware Testing & Validation Engineer – R&D Team - NOKIA Solutions and Network India Ltd. - Gurgaon
(2018-09 - 2023-12)
Promoted as Team leader from July 2021 in Nokia Solution and leading whole FA team.
- Worked in the R&D team for RF hardware testing, validation, and design verification of 4G and 5G technology
- Performed RF design validation and characterization of RF circuits, transceivers, PA, LNA, filters, and antenna systems
- Conducted S-parameter analysis (S11, S21) using Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) for impedance matching and RF performance optimization
- Executed RF tuning, debugging, and troubleshooting to improve gain, return loss, isolation, and efficiency
- Validated RF parameters including output power, P1dB, EVM, ACLR, sensitivity, and noise figure using RF test equipment
- Performed antenna tuning and matching optimization to achieve desired frequency response and radiation performance
- Conducted OTA and conducted RF measurements for wireless communication products
- Used RF instruments such as Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Power Meter, Oscilloscope, and VNA for testing and analysis
- Supported new product development activities from prototype stage to validation and issue resolution
- Collaborated closely with RF design, hardware, and system teams for root cause analysis and design improvement
- Prepared RF validation reports, test documentation, and technical analysis for design review
- Performed failure analysis and corrective action validation to ensure product quality and reliability
