Integration Engineer, SiPho

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. is seeking a highly skilled professional to advance silicon photonics research, development, and process technologies in a demanding foundry setting.

You will design, test, and optimize silicon photonic devices while coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust manufacturing solutions. Ideal candidates bring a PhD or MS with deep experience in silicon photonics, strong analytical ability, and proficiency with optical simulation and TCAD tools.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD or BS with 5+ years in silicon photonics.
• 5+ years in silicon photonics process and device development.
• Strong analytical capabilities and interpersonal skills.
• Expert-level understanding of silicon photonic and optoelectronic devices.
• Proficiency with optical simulation and TCAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement process technologies within a VLSI manufacturing, foundry environment.
• Design, characterize, and optimize silicon photonic devices.
• Coordinate experiments toward technology development and yield enhancement.
• Collaborate with process engineering, test, and customer teams to define goals and solutions.
• Design test structures and define tests for device characterization (ICCAP, LabView).
• Support transfer of processes to production and worldwide fabrication facilities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

MS or PhD in a relevant field

BS with 5+ years in silicon photonics

Tools

Lumerical

Cadence Virtuoso

R

JMP

Medici

Sentaurus

PROMIS

Workstream

Job description

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 support this work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement process technologies within a VLSI manufacturing, 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, and customer teams to define goals and manufacturing solutions.
• Design test structures within a CAD environment and define tests for device characterization using tools such as ICCAP and LabView.
• Provide support in resolving customer issues, problems, and inquiries.
• Support the transition of process variants from development to full-scale production.
• Support the transfer of processes to worldwide fabrication facilities, as needed.

This role offers extensive interaction with both internal and external customers, providing valuable exposure to diverse perspectives and stakeholder needs. Team members will have the opportunity to transfer and develop new technologies, expanding their technical expertise and staying at the front‑line of innovation. Additionally, this position offers high‑visibility, high‑impact projects and responsibilities, allowing individuals to make meaningful contributions while advancing their professional growth.

This Job Is For You If:

• You provide support to resolve customer issues, problems, and questions.
• You process technology development and implementation within a VLSI manufacturing/foundry environment.
• You are an expert in silicon photonic device design, characterization, and optimization.
• You participate in and coordinate experiments toward technology development and yield enhancement.
• You collaborate with process engineering teams, the test team, and customers to define goals and manufacturing solutions.
• You design test structures (in a CAD environment) and define tests for device characterization (ICCAP, LabView).
• You support the transfer from development to production for process variants.
• You support transfers to worldwide fabrication facilities as needed.

Job Requirements

Must Have:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant field, or B.S. with 5+ years of related experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Silicon Photonics-related process and device development.
• This position requires strong analytical capabilities combined with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Expert-level understanding of silicon photonic and optoelectronic devices, including their design principles and operational characteristics.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications, including optical simulation software (e.g., Lumerical), mask layout reading and editing tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso), statistical data processing software (e.g., R or JMP), device and process TCAD simulation tools (e.g., Medici, Sentaurus), and semiconductor fab lot management systems (e.g., PROMIS or Workstream).