Principal Technology Development Engineer

Job Summary:

• Contribute to the development/transfer, optimization, and documentation of the overall process flow and macro modules required to fabricate reliable, manufacturable BCD (BiPolar-CMOS-DMOS), Discrete, MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems), optoelectronics devices which meet parametric and performance goals.

• Characterize, evaluate, and document integrated semiconductor devices and reliability of circuit and process elements to ensure performance to quality standards.

• Evaluate new opportunities for development and/or transfer of new semiconductor technology and processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up and perform process and device simulations to determine initial process parameters, capabilities, and direction for optimization of new process flows.

• Design and perform experiments and analyze the results to determine the process sequences and parameters which will yield the target device parameters, by using the results of the process simulations or initial test lots as a starting point.

• Analyze data (electrical, in-process measurement or visual inspection) from the fabrication of test lots to determine which parameters require additional optimization.

• Work with Process Engineering to develop, characterize, and optimize process modules.

• Support the processing of the initial test chip and transfer lots fabricated with the new process to identify and correct any problem areas and work to achieve first-pass success.

• Provide inputs to and work with Device Engineers to develop layout rules for the process being developed, using equipment specifications and experimental data.

• Recommend test structures for and contribute to the layout of test chip mask sets to aid in developing the new process and evaluating specific process-dependencies of device parameters.

• Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly development updates to upper management and external customers.

• Support company initiatives, such as; quality, safety and environmental management, CQI, 5S, yield management, and cost containment.

• Perform other duties as required.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of several of the following, as needed to perform exact duties:

  • Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and process integration

  • Semiconductor fabrication processes

  • MEMS or optoelectronics fabrication

  • Device characterization techniques

  • Device layout design

  • Device reliability testing

• Computer skills, including working knowledge of UNIX.

• Skills in DOE design, statistical data analysis, problem solving, writing, and communication.

Typically requires a Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics or Material Science and 5+ years of experience in a relevant job function.

• Full-time employees will be eligible to receive the following benefits and additional compensation:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off starting the first day
  • 401k including a generous company match
  • Tuition assistance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Legal and ID theft insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Annual Incentive Program (Bonus)

The estimated base salary range for the position is $69,300-$165,000. The pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, job-related experience, skills and level of the position.