Sensor Technology Characterization Engineer

OUR STORY

At ST, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, business, and society. We are a global semiconductor company, and our advanced technology & chips forms the hidden part of the world we live in today. 

When you join ST, you will be part of a global business of more than 115+ nationalities and present in 40 countries, 50,000+, diverse and dedicated creators & makers of technology around the world!

Developing technologies takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understands collaboration and respect. People with passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, push boundaries and drive innovation – whilst unlocking your own potential. 

Working at ST means innovating for a future that we want to make smarter, greener, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our technology starts with you. Join us and start the future!

The Team 

STMicroelectronics Imaging develops CMOS imaging and light sensing solutions for a wide range of markets.  Unique CMOS image sensors and light detection sensors are developed separately or in conjunction with companion ASICs, resulting in a complete imaging and sensing solution recognised as world leading in performance.  This market is a growth area within semiconductors.

The EOCS (Electro-Optical Characterization and Simulation) team is a multi-site, international team within the Technology for Optical Sensors Group.  The team works closely with Design, Technology Research and Development, Engineering and Marketing teams in the definition and development of image sensor technologies, camera systems and light sensing and ranging technologies. The Sensor Technology Characterization Engineer will be part of the EOCS team based in Edinburgh.

The group expertise lies in the areas of sensor technology, optical system specification and electro-optical performance assessment.  One vital part of this function is to provide device and technology characterization and simulation data to support the decision making required to help direct the technology development.
 

The Role

The Sensor Technology Characterization Engineer has unique challenges, such as merging optical and electrical characterization with systems understanding, as well as the critical interpretation of device response and its translation into quantitative parameters of device performance.  As Sensor Technology Characterization Engineer, you will provide electro-optical characterization data to support the development activities of the Technology and Product Design Groups. 

Initially, this involves familiarization with existing techniques, methods, and experimental hardware setups.  You will make measurements, establishing reproducibility and repeatability, and ensure the reporting of robust results.  You will work with existing analysis and assessment flows, developing extension of these flows depending on characterization context. You will develop optical system understanding and support the maintenance of optical bench experimental setups. You will be responsible for publishing characterization results and establishing their credibility. 

Medium to longer term, you will plan, develop and implement characterization techniques appropriate to both customer and internal organizational needs. You will also strengthen and develop existing sensor characterization capabilities by assessment of new techniques, and their applicability to CMOS image and photonics sensors and optical metasurfaces, including the transfer and development of new methods and equipment.
 

Key Skills & Experience

• Honours or Higher degree, electronics, electrical, optical engineering, physics or related field
• Working knowledge of semiconductor devices, silicon products and device measurement
• Demonstrable skills in programming, either directly in a high-level language or through a scripting language medium.
• Demonstrable experience in software instrument interfacing and control.
• Familiar with the specification, set up and alignment of free space optics.
• Demonstrable understanding of designed experiment construction and experimental method.
• Clear communication skills and proven ability to work in a multi-disciplined environment.
• Understanding of the physics of light and light interaction with matter.
• Understanding of and working knowledge of optics and camera systems.
• Skilled in collating and reporting data and checking for consistency and accuracy.
• Experienced in use of MS Office package and especially capable in use of Excel for data analysis graphing and reporting.

Additional Skills & Experience

• Matlab usage and programming experience.
• Python programming experience.
• Post graduate qualification in related field.
• Software development skills and understanding of software design methodologies.
• French language skills would be an advantage.
• Interest in and understanding of photography.
• Understanding of calibration, accuracy, repeatability and measurement traceability
• Electronics measurement system design.
  
   

We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply, as we appreciate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for growth and learning. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is part of our company culture. Our DEI vision is, “At ST, you can be the true version of yourself”, we value all employee contributions and have zero tolerance for any kind of discrimination. 

Joining us is also about a greater work-life balance and workplace with equal opportunities. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for women and LGBTQIA+, hybrid work arrangements are amongst the many DEI & Sustainability initiatives that make us a great place to evolve your career.

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