ASIC Production Engineer

imec USA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical coverage

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Competitive base salary

Job summary

imec USA in San Jose, CA is seeking an ASIC Production Engineer to support existing ASIC products through production, addressing challenges from problem identification to resolution. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to improve yield, test performance, quality, and reliability across the production lifecycle.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, structured problem-solving, and communication of findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in ASIC production, test, and assembly engineering is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of digital and analog electronics; experience with Six Sigma and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Support existing ASIC products in production and lead resolution of production challenges.
• Investigate yield/test issues, perform root-cause analysis, implement solutions to improve sustainability and manufacturing performance.
• Develop and validate changes to semiconductor processes, suppliers, test methods, and acceptance criteria.

Skills

Digital electronics

Analog electronics

Statistical analysis

Six Sigma

Education

Master's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

C++

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Join imec’s team in San Jose and help ensure the quality, reliability, and long-term sustainability of advanced ASIC products throughout their production lifecycle.

About the role

As an ASIC Production Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting existing ASIC products in production and resolving the technical challenges that arise throughout their lifecycle.

You will work closely with cross-functional imec teams and external suppliers to take technical issues from initial problem identification through root-cause analysis and final resolution. Your assignments will be broad in nature and require initiative, technical curiosity, sound judgment, and excellent problem-solving skills.

In this role, you will play an important part in improving product yield, test performance, quality, and reliability while helping ensure that imec’s ASIC products continue to meet customer and production requirements.

What you will do

As an ASIC Production Engineer, you will support the performance, quality, and sustainability of ASIC products throughout production.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support existing ASIC products in production and lead the resolution of technical production challenges.
• Investigate yield and test issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement solutions to improve product sustainability and manufacturing performance.
• Develop, assess, and validate product or production changes related to semiconductor processes, suppliers, test methods, acceptance criteria, and other manufacturing requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, reliability, yield, and production efficiency.
• Work toward reducing defects and achieving the goal of zero customer returns.
• Analyze production and test data using statistical methods to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams, manufacturing partners, test and assembly suppliers, and other external vendors to resolve technical issues.
• Support qualification activities and assess the impact of process, supplier, material, or manufacturing changes.
• Apply structured problem-solving and risk-based decision-making methods to complex production issues.
• Communicate technical findings, recommendations, and progress clearly to internal stakeholders, suppliers, and project partners.

Who you are

• You hold a Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with preferably 8 or more years of relevant experience in ASIC production, test, and assembly engineering.
• You have strong knowledge of digital and analog electronics, along with experience in statistical analysis and methodologies such as Six Sigma.
• You have experience with programming languages and data-analysis tools, preferably Python and/or C++.
• Knowledge of qualification requirements and standards for automotive, aerospace, medical, or industrial ASIC applications, including relevant MIL-STD requirements, is considered a plus.
• You are an effective problem solver with strong organizational skills, sound risk-based decision-making capabilities, and the ability to perform well in a fast-paced technical environment.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can effectively collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, manufacturing partners, and internal stakeholders.

What we do for you

At imec USA, you will have the opportunity to work at the forefront of semiconductor technology while collaborating with leading engineers, researchers, suppliers, and technology partners across imec’s global organization.

We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• An annual base salary range of $122,000 to $160,000, depending on experience, qualifications, skills, and internal equity.
• 100% employer-paid medical coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• A generous 6% employer 401(k) contribution.
• Opportunities to collaborate with world-class semiconductor and technology teams in the United States and Europe.
• Professional development opportunities within imec’s global research and innovation community.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to the quality, reliability, and successful production of advanced ASIC technologies.

This position is based in San Jose, California, USA.