Test Systems Developer Job Posting

Job Title:	Test Systems Developer
Company:	Research In Motion
Position Type:	Permanent
Pay Rate:	TBD
Date Posted:	Oct-08-09

0902820 -- Test Systems Developer -- Waterloo ON

**please send resumes to cdecarlo@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 at Research in Motion is responsible for the design and development of advanced manufacturing test processes and high volume test systems and solutions for RIM products. Research in Motion's products are constantly evolving and increasing in complexity, providing significant challenges to test developers. 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 Test Hardware Development team will create and implement future manufacturing test platforms capable of supporting RIM's future product needs and providing:
• Best cost
• Flexibility
• Ease of replication
• Support for new product features
• Support for automation
• Leverage the latest in new equipment concepts

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
Significant hands on experience in some or all of the following test developments:
• Test instrumentation and remote control
• 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!

© 2009 Research In Motion Limited. All Rights Reserved. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, BlackBerry, "Always On, Always Connected" and the "envelope in motion" symbol are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries.

Research In Motion is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location:	Canada-ON-Waterloo
Telecommute:	No (Onsite Position)
Contact Name:	Crystal DeCarlo
Contact Phone:
Contact Email:	cdecarlo@rim.com

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