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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to hazardous chemicals, high voltages and high equipment temperatures.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Corporate and department orientations.

Annual Right-To-Know.

Annual Hazardous Waste Management.

Annual EMS Training.

ESD Awareness.

Clean room procedures.

INTERNAL CONTACTS:

Operations Engineers (technical input/questions), Production Foreperson and Lead Operator (equipment scheduling), Production Operators (process instructions), Supervisor (instructions, update of results, technical discussions), and Development Technicians (work direction and result updates), Design Solutions Manager and Process Transfer Manager (technical discussions related to the new process and its transfer to production), Device Engineers (device layout and process compatibility discussions), Applications Engineers (input and answers to customer questions), and (Marketing) Project Managers (project definition, schedules, and status).

EXTERNAL CONTACTS:

Vendors (process equipment and materials procedures).  Customers current and potential (reviews of the capabilities and status of new processes).

Great Benefits for full time employee including:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

PTO from day one

401k and generous company match

Tuition assistance

Disability and life insurance

Legal and ID theft insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Incentive Program (AIP)

And More!

*Sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future