Developer (Product Characterization) Professional POUGHKEEPSIE, US

Avature; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Developer for Product Characterization. This role involves analyzing high-speed I/O signals, enhancing test methodologies, and collaborating with various teams to improve yield and quality in semiconductor products. The ideal candidate will develop software applications to boost productivity and deliver detailed reports to stakeholders. If you have a strong background in circuit analysis and software development, this position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in analyzing high-speed I/O signals and circuit characterization.
• Ability to define and enhance test methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze I/O signals from on-chip IP and support analog circuit characterization.
• Coordinate with teams for corrective actions and present product analysis.

Skills

Python

Java

SQL

Electrical probing

Yield Modeling

Tools

Product Characterization Circuit

SEM + nProber

Job description

Developer (Product Characterization), IBM Corporation, Poughkeepsie, NY (Up to 40% telecommuting permitted)

1. Analyze high-speed I/O (input/output) signals from on-chip IP (intellectual property) in wafers, modules, and system form.
2. Support end-to-end analog circuit characterization for IOBIST (Input Output Built-In Self-Test).
3. Define and enhance test methodologies to verify I/O functionality.
4. Provide essential instructions to guide the I/O team and improve yield/performance for future nano technologies.
5. Coordinate with test and design teams to perform corrective actions with semiconductor fabrication suppliers.
6. Present I/O product analysis to microprocessor development and production teams, including test, design for test, characterization, yield, and quality.
7. Work with the production manufacturing team on I/O issues during module build.
8. Characterize I/O circuits, identify process and design issues early in product development to improve yield and quality.
9. Characterize Analog Circuit IOBIST signatures on IBM microprocessor products.
10. Own the Specification sheets (EMTS) for this analog circuit across the product suite, serving as the official document for the Systems team and customers.
11. Develop software applications for the IP Characterization product engineering team to enhance productivity and analytics for faster yield and quality issue detection.
12. Present detailed reports to stakeholders, test teams, design teams, and product engineering regularly.
13. Deliver analysis and characterization on field returns related to IO failures across products and generations.
14. Utilize tools and techniques such as Product Characterization Circuit, SQL, Python, Java, Wafer/Module Test Analysis, Yield Modeling, Electrical probing, SEM + nProber, and Electric circuit design/analysis.