GaN Process Integration Engineer (SM1)

Socket.dev; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments is seeking a GaN Process Integration Engineer to join the SMFAB team in Sherman, TX. You will drive integration and development for GaN technology nodes, interfacing with ATD, Process, Product, Quality and Manufacturing groups to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions.

You will own parametric performance improvements, run design of experiments, analyze data, and lead cross-functional efforts to transfer and qualify new processes for high-volume production, delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelors in EE, Chemical, Material Science Engineering or semiconductor specific: solid state physics, applied physics or quantum mechanics.
• 2 years GaN or compound semiconductor experience in process integration and device
• Experience with process integration, DOE planning, electrical characterization, and failure analysis
• Proven ability to plan, drive schedules, meet deadlines on multiple tasks, lead technical discussions, and collaborate across organizational boundaries
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor processing, III-V materials
• Familiarity with GaN-on-Silicon technology for power switching applications
• Experience with fab tools and process modules/Integration
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

Responsibilities

• Plan effectively and drive schedules across multiple tasks in parallel
• Lead technical discussions in their area of expertise
• Interface with multiple organizations to achieve goals
• Improve parametric performance and Cpk for GaN technology nodes
• Develop and review product flow, short flow and test chip development
• Collaborate with RET team to validate OPC and improvements
• Transfer, qualification, and manufacturing of GaN technology nodes
• Identify and optimize process performance to meet device parameters

Skills

GaN processing

Device physics

DOE planning

Electrical characterization

Failure analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/ChE/MSE

Tools

Fab tools

Process modules/Integration

Job description

Job Description

Texas Instruments is looking for a skilled GaN Process Integration (PI) Engineer, to join our team supporting SMFAB. This engineer will be an invaluable part of the team and in this role, you will drive the integration and development for existing and future GaN technology nodes, interfacing and communicating with ATD (Advanced Technology Development), Process engineering, Parametric Test engineering, Product development, Quality and Manufacturing groups across the organization. This position provides the opportunity to drive continual improvement at all levels.

The responsibilities of a GaN Process Integration Engineer in this role include:

• Utilize technical knowledge of semiconductor device physics to enable competitive technology through process and parametric improvements
• Drive process and device improvements through characterization, test, design of experiments, data analysis and simulation
• Ownership of technology parametric performance, parametric Cpk improvements
• Parametric test dispositions including root cause determination for scrap or outliers, definition and evaluations of experiments to improve processes
• Product flow creation/review
• Short flow and test chip development
• Partnering with the RET team to validate OPC and make improvements, as appropriate
• Cross functional team leadership to support the transfer, development, qualification, and manufacturing of GaN technology nodes
• Work with multiple process, integration, product, quality, reliability, packaging and test engineers to achieve goals
• Work closely with the product groups to identify and optimize the process performance to meet critical final device parameters to enable game changing products in the market

The person performing this role must be capable of planning effectively, driving schedules, meet critical deadlines on multiple tasks in parallel, lead technical discussions in their area of expertise, and work effectively across organizational boundaries. They must be able to clearly communicate project status and actions. Additionally, they must be able to interface with multiple organizations and work well on a diverse team to accomplish goals.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelors in EE, Chemical, Material Science Engineering or semiconductor specific: solid state physics, applied physics or quantum mechanics.
• 2 years GaN or compound semiconductor experience in process integration and device
• Experience with process integration, DOE planning, electrical characterization, and failure analysis
• Demonstrated experience and ability to plan effectively, drive schedules, meet critical deadlines on multiple tasks in parallel, lead technical discussions in their area of expertise, and work effectively across organizational boundaries

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of semiconductor processing, especially in III-V materials
• Masters/Ph.D. in EE, Chemical, Material Science Engineering or semiconductor specific: solid state physics, applied physics or quantum mechanics
• Familiarity with GaN-on-Silicon technology for power switching applications
• Experience with fab tools and process modules/Integration
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships
• Ability to take the initiative and drive for results

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About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn moreatTI.com.

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