MEMS Process Development Engineer

Polar Semiconductor; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Polar Semiconductor in Bloomington, MN, is seeking a process engineer to develop, transfer, optimize, and document MEMS and optoelectronics fabrication processes that meet performance goals.

You will characterize devices and reliability, analyze data from test lots, and collaborate with Process Engineering to optimize modules for production transfer. This on-site role requires a Masters in EE/Materials Science/Physics and may involve citizenship considerations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in EE, materials science or physics is typically required.
• Experience with MEMS fabrication and reliability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments to determine process sequences and parameters for target device performance.
• Analyze data from fabrication of test lots to identify optimization needs.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering to develop, characterize, and optimize process modules.
• Support initial test chip and transfer lots to identify issues and achieve first-pass success.
• Write documentation to transfer the new process to production.
• Contribute to layout rules using equipment specs and experiments.
• Suggest test structures and assist in designing test chip masks for process-dependency evaluation.
• Create and maintain project schedules with mitigation plans to ensure on-time completion.
• Provide development updates to external customers on a regular basis.
• Support quality, safety, CQI, yield, and cost-containment initiatives.

Skills

Semiconductor physics

Process integration

MEMS fabrication

DRIE etching

VHF/BOE release

Device characterization

Front/Back-side processing

Unix commands

DOE design

Statistical data analysis

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Master's in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics

Tools

None specified

Job description

Polar Semiconductor in Bloomington, MN, is seeking a process engineer to develop, transfer, optimize, and document MEMS and optoelectronics fabrication processes that meet performance goals.

You will characterize devices and reliability, analyze data from test lots, and collaborate with Process Engineering to optimize modules for production transfer. This on-site role requires a Masters in EE/Materials Science/Physics and may involve citizenship considerations.