Integration/Device Engineer

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor invites applicants for a role focused on research and development of silicon photonics devices and processes in a leading analog foundry environment. You will develop, test, and optimize technologies, coordinating with engineering teams and customers to meet performance and yield goals.

The role requires advanced degrees or extensive experience in semiconductor fabrication, with strong analytical and communication skills to drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in a relevant field, or a BS with 5+ years of related experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Integration or Device.
• Strong analytical capabilities and interpersonal skills are required.
• Expert-level understanding of silicon fabrication processes.
• Experience with optical simulation software and mask layout tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement process technologies within a VLSI manufacturing and foundry environment.
• Design, characterize, and optimize silicon photonic devices.
• Coordinate experiments to advance technology development and enhance yield.
• Collaborate with process engineering, test teams, and customers to define goals and solutions.
• Design test structures and define testing protocols for device characterization.
• Provide support in resolving customer issues and inquiries.
• Support transfer of process variants from development to production.
• Assist with process transfers to worldwide fabrication facilities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

MS or PhD in a relevant field

BS + 5+ years related experience

Tools

Lumerical

Cadence Virtuoso

Medici

Sentaurus

PROMIS

Workstream

R

JMP

Job description

About Tower Semiconductor

Looking for a career path in the high-tech industry? Become part of a team focused on delivering the most exciting semiconductor technology in the world! If you enjoy working with others in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in this exciting industry, then Tower Semiconductor is the place to be!

Tower Semiconductor, the leading foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions, provides technology, development, and process platforms for analog integrated circuits to more than 300 customers worldwide across growing markets such as communications, mobile, infrastructure, consumer, industrial, automotive, medical, and aerospace and defense, among others.

Join Tower and become part of a dynamic organization with exceptionally talented and dedicated team members who work collaboratively to provide best-in-class technological solutions to our clients.

Job Description

This role is responsible for the research, development, and continuous improvement of both existing and newly developed devices and process technologies used in the manufacture of Silicon Photonics-related devices within a semiconductor wafer foundry. The employee will exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to drive successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement process technologies within a VLSI manufacturing and foundry environment.
• Design, characterize, and optimize silicon photonic devices.
• Participate in and coordinate experiments aimed at advancing technology development and enhancing yield.
• Collaborate with process engineering, test teams, and customers to define goals and identify effective manufacturing solutions.
• Design test structures (using CAD tools) and define testing protocols for device characterization (using ICCAP, LabView).
• Provide support in resolving customer issues, concerns, and inquiries.
• Support the transfer of process variants from development to production.
• Assist with process transfers to worldwide fabrication facilities, as needed.

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Job Requirements

Must Have:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant field, or a B.S. with 5+ years of related experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Integration or Device.
• Strong analytical capabilities combined with excellent interpersonal skills are required for this position.
• Expert-level understanding of silicon fabrication processes.
• Specific computer skills desired: experience with optical simulation software (e.g. Lumerical) ability to read and edit mask layout data (e.g. Cadence Virtuoso software), experience with statistical data processing software (e.g. R or JMP), device and process TCAD simulation tools (e.g. Medici, Sentaurus etc.), experience with semiconductor fab lot management software (e.g. PROMIS or Workstream).
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