MTS Technology Development Engineer

polarsemi; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 157,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Bonuses

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Polar Semiconductor in Bloomington, MN is seeking a senior engineer to drive development, transfer, and optimization of semiconductor process flows for Power Trench MOSFETs and BCD devices. You will document processes and mentor junior staff, ensuring reliability and manufacturability.

Responsibilities include simulations, experiments, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with Design and Process teams to meet target parameters.

Qualifications

• Requires Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science.
• 10+ years in relevant semiconductor process/device roles.
• Experience with CMOS/BCDMOS or IGBT/MOSFET development.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform process and device simulations to determine initial parameters.
• Design experiments and analyze results to optimize process flows.
• Analyze fabrication data to identify optimization needs.
• Mentor and supervise 2-3 junior engineers.
• Collaborate with Process and Device Engineers on layout rules and test structures.
• Provide development updates to management and customers.

Skills

CMOS/BCDMOS process knowledge

Device physics expertise

Process flow design

Electrical test data analysis

Failure analysis methods

Power packaging experience

Metallization/backend processes

FMEA development

Mentoring and leadership

DoE design and data analysis

Education

Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics or Materials Science

Tools

JMP

Spotfire

TCAD

Job description

Job Summary:

• Contribute to the development/transfer, optimization, and documentation of the overall process flow and macro modules required to fabricate reliable, manufacturable Power Trench MOSFETs and BCD (BiPolar-CMOS-DMOS) devices, which meet parametric and performance goals.
• Characterize, evaluate, and document semiconductor devices to ensure reliability and performance to quality standards.
• Evaluate new opportunities for development and/or transfer of new semiconductor technology and processes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Set up and perform process and device simulations to determine initial process parameters, capabilities, and direction for optimization of new process flows.
2. Design and perform experiments and analyze the results to determine the process sequences and parameters which will yield the target device parameters, by using the results of the process simulations or initial test lots as a starting point.
3. Analyze data (electrical, in-process measurement or visual inspection) from the fabrication of test lots to determine which parameters require additional optimization.
4. Mentor and oversee 2-3 junior engineers as needed.
5. Work with Process Engineering to develop, characterize, and optimize process modules.
6. Support the processing of the initial test chip and transfer lots fabricated with the new process to identify and correct any problem areas and work to achieve first-pass success.
7. Provide inputs to and work with Device Engineers to develop layout rules for the process being developed, using equipment specifications and experimental data.
8. Recommend test structures for and contribute to the layout of test chip mask sets to aid in developing the new process and evaluating specific process‑dependencies of device parameters.
9. Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly development updates to upper management and external customers.
10. Support company initiatives, such as; quality, safety and environmental management, CQI, 5S, yield management, and cost containment
11. Perform other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of several of the following, as needed to perform exact duties:
  • Strong knowledge of key front-end process modules (Silicon, Epi, Diffusion, Etch, Photo, Thin Films, etc.)
  • Process Integration Experience in CMOS/BCDMOS or Discrete IGBTs/MOSFETs required
  • Strong knowledge of silicon semiconductor device physics
  • Experience in Process Flow Design to Achieve Manufacturability Metrics and Meet Electrical Test Targets
  • Experience with and Understanding of Electrical Test Data and its Correlation to Process and Cross-sectional data
  • Experience Interpreting Failure Analysis Results and Familiarity with Failure Analysis techniques
  • Experience with Power Packaging including Assembly and Reliability issues
  • Experience in contact/metallization and Backend (BGBM, STM, etc.) Processes a plus
  • Experience in Development of Process, Technology and Design FMEA's
• Skills
  • DoE Design and Data Analysis Tools (JMP, Spotfire)
  • TCAD Process Simulations
  • Reading and Interpretations of Design Layouts
• Abilities
  • Working with and Interpreting Information/Data between Design and Process Teams
  • Driving for Solutions and Collaborating on Cross‑functional Teams
  • Technical Leadership Ability (Education, experience, mentoring and communication skills)

Typically requires a Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics or Material Science and 10+ years of experience in a relevant job function.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Mentor junior engineers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to hazardous chemicals, high voltages and high equipment temperatures.

What We Offer

Salary : The estimated base salary range for the position is $157,000-$212,000. The pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, job‑related experience, skills and level of the position.

Benefits & Other Eligible Compensation : Includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, annual bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Polar Semiconductor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

About Minneapolis/St. Paul Area

Our offices and manufacturing facility are located in Bloomington, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. Living in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul area offers a strong sense of community, a vibrant arts and musi