Entry Process Integration Engineer

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Ltd; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) through Jireh Semiconductor in Hillsboro, Oregon, seeks an entry-level Process Integration Engineer to develop silicon power device processes and improve yield, collaborating with device/process modules and product engineering teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering and will apply DOE, failure analysis, test structures, and device characterization to deliver reliable products, support NPI, and drive yield improvements on

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering required.
• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and device processing/integration.
• Experience with DOE, failure analysis, and PCD generation.
• Experience with test structures and device characterization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Focus on Power Device technologies development.
• Perform process simulation and create technology process flows with specs.
• Define test structures for process integration and module development.
• Design DOE and analyze results to optimize device architecture and/or process modules.
• Collaborate with design groups to troubleshoot device problems and improve efficiency.
• Develop devices ensuring high reliability; test and evaluate.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) on existing platform and data handling.
• Yield monitoring and improvement actions.
• Identify low-yield root causes and design process condition splits.

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DOE

Test structure definition

Failure analysis

Process control document (PCD)

Device characterization

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Jireh is looking for an entry level Process Integration Engineer. We are looking for those newly graduated with advanced degrees (Master's or PhD) in Electrical Engineering. As a Process Integration Engineer, you will work in a dynamic team environment at AOS Semiconductor's leading technology fabrication facility (Jireh Semiconductor) located in Hillsboro, Oregon. This focus of this position is to work with device/process module/product engineering group to develop silicon power device process technology and improve existing technology yield. Primary responsibilities are to process flow implementation, electrical characterization (failure analysis), and wafer level testing yield monitoring.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Focus on Power Device (MOSFET/TVS etc.) technologies development in Jireh Semiconductor
  Development:
• Perform process simulation, Create technology process flows with process specifications
• Work with process module team to define test structures for process integration and process module development.
• Design statistical experiments and analyze results to optimize device architecture and/or process modules. Perform device characterization and report on the results
• Collaborate with design groups within the company to troubleshoot device related problem, provide documentation and expertise to maximize the efficient use of process technologies
• Develop devices that ensure the highest level of reliability for products. Work with the Product Engineering and Reliability group to test, characterize and evaluate device and process
• New Product Introduction
• Collaborate with product engineering team to perform NPI (New Product Introduction) on existing platform (analysis DOE/Pre-Production lots data/documentation according NPI procedure to release new product)
• Yield monitor/improvement
• response to newly released platform safe launch stage yield monitor/improvement actions
• low yield root cause identification (through failure analysis, inline data analysis and lot history)
• provide solution for low yield through process condition splits design

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of semiconductor device physics and experience with device processing and integration, test structure definition, design rule generation, DOE, failure analysis, process control document (PCD) generation, and device characterization. Experience with discrete power devices is preferred

*Pay range listed in this job posting is an estimate only, and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of pay for any specific employee future or past. Offers made are always dependent upon actual experience, education and other factors. Depending upon experience, candidates may receive an offer for a position level lower or higher than that listed, i.e. application to a Staff level position does not guarantee an offer of Staff title.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) is committed to excellence in design, manufacturing, and responsiveness to our customers through the continued development of new technologies, products and innovative solutions. We bring to the market devices designed to benefit our customers by meeting their product specific needs. Our mission is to bring value to our customers, shareholders and employees.

AOS differentiates itself by integrating its Discrete and IC semiconductor process technology, product design, and advanced packaging know-how to develop high performance power management solutions. AOS's portfolio of products targets high-volume applications, including but not limited to portable computers, flat panel TVs, LED lighting, smart phones, battery packs, consumer and industrial motor controls and power supplies for TVs, computers, servers and telecommunications equipment.

Jireh Semiconductor, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Ltd., is the in-house wafer fab for AOS and is located in Hillsboro, Oregon.

EEO Statement:

Jireh Semiconductor prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.

Job contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment requirements including background screening and drug test.