Senior/Staff Device Engineer (Technology Development/RFSOI)

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) is seeking a specialist to drive leading-edge RFSOI device development and optimization. You will design pcell structures, create test structures, and manage tape-outs while performing TCAD simulations to maximize performance and reliability.

The role requires deep semiconductor device physics knowledge, hands-on TCAD experience, and proficiency with industry EDA tools. Strong communication and a proactive, data-driven mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge in semiconductor device physics and device tuning techniques.
• Hands-on TCAD simulation and calibration experience.
• Experience with industrial EDA environments for layout, DRC/LVS checks.
• Experience with advanced RF SOI CMOS technologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive leading-edge process/device development and optimization of RFSOI devices to meet scaling, performance, reliability, and manufacturability targets.
• Conduct device pcell design, test structure creation and tape-out.
• Perform extensive TCAD simulations to optimize device performance and reliability.
• Characterize and analyze devices using DC-IV bench tests.
• Collaborate with modeling & PDK teams for design enablement and model validation.

Skills

Semiconductor device physics

TCAD simulation

EDA tools (Cadence, Mentor, Synopsys)

RFSOI CMOS technologies

Communication skills

Diligence and focus

Lifelong learner

Education

Master's or PhD in electrical engineering or microelectronics

Lab or industrial TCAD experience

Tools

Cadence

Mentor Graphics

Synopsys

Job description

• To be responsible for driving a leading-edge process/device development and optimization of RFSOI devices in order to meet scaling, performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
• To conduct device pcell design, test structure creation and tape out.
• To perform extensive process and device TCAD simulation using various techniques to optimize device performance and ensuring reliability.
• To perform device characterization and analysis with the aid of DC-IV bench test
• To work with modeling & PDK team for design enablement, model validation and pcell improvement

Required Skills:

• Solid knowledge in semiconductor device physics, especially: Deep understanding device characteristics and device tuning techniques.
• Hands-on experience in one of below fields are preferred:
• TCAD (process & device) simulation and calibration
• Work under industrial EDA environment (Cadence, Mentor, Synopsys) for layout creation, drc and lvs check.
• Experienced with advanced RFSOI CMOS technologies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Devoted professional: you are diligent and deliberate in your work, leveraging your expertise to deliver results without ego.
• Avid Learner: you thrive with challenges, seek continuous growth and improvement, and seek data to prove your hypotheses.

Qualification:

• Master or Ph. D. in electrical engineering or microelectronics with 2+ years of experience in semiconductor industrial or lab experience.
• Lab or industrial experience in TCAD device development is preferred.
• English Language level: good English oral and writing skill.