Hybrid IC Product Engineer — First-Silicon & Yield Lead

Kforce Inc; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce's client, a growing national semiconductor company in Chandler, AZ, is seeking mid-level or senior IC Product Engineers to join the team. This hybrid role focuses on bringing semiconductor products from concept to production, including first silicon validation, product characterization, and production support.

Ideal candidates have 2–5+ years in product/test engineering for semiconductors, strong data analysis skills (Python/JMP), and hands-on silicon debugging experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or related field.
• 2–5+ years in Product Engineering and/or Test Engineering in semiconductors.
• Experience with IC product characterization, validation, qualification, and reliability testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead first silicon bring-up, validation, debug, and qualification activities.
• Develop and execute characterization, validation, and qualification plans.
• Analyze silicon performance, test data, and failure mechanisms to identify yield improvements.
• Collaborate with Design and Test Eng teams to define test methodologies and production screening strategies.
• Support development of ATE test solutions, wafer sort, final test, and characterization programs.
• Drive reliability characterization and technology certification, including JEDEC testing.
• Manage product qualification schedules, milestones, and cross-team communications.
• Provide support for high-volume manufacturing and yield improvement initiatives.
• Lead technical projects across multiple engineering disciplines.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Silicon validation

First silicon bring-up

Communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

ATE platforms

Job description

Kforce's client, a growing national semiconductor company in Chandler, AZ, is seeking mid-level or senior IC Product Engineers to join the team. This hybrid role focuses on bringing semiconductor products from concept to production, including first silicon validation, product characterization, and production support.

Ideal candidates have 2–5+ years in product/test engineering for semiconductors, strong data analysis skills (Python/JMP), and hands-on silicon debugging experience.