Principal MEMS Process Development Engineer

Polar Semiconductor, LLC; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Polar Semiconductor, LLC in Bloomington, MN is seeking a MEMS Process Engineer to contribute to development, optimization, and transfer of MEMS fabrication processes. The role focuses on achieving target device parameters through experiments, data analysis, and collaboration with Device Engineers.

On-site position requiring expertise in DRIE, VHF/BOE release, and reliability testing. Advanced degrees with 5+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Masters in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics; 5–7 yrs experience, or PhD with 5+ yrs (preferred)
• Experience in MEMS fabrication and DRIE etching
• Experience in device reliability testing and layout design
• Experience with DOE and statistical data analysis
• Proficiency with UNIX and strong written/verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments to determine process sequences and parameters
• Analyze data from fabrication tests to optimize parameters
• Work with Process Engineering to develop and optimize process modules
• Support initial test chip processing and transfer to production
• Write documentation to transfer new process to production
• Develop layout rules and test structures for process-dependency evaluation
• Create and maintain project schedules with mitigations
• Provide development updates to external customers
• Support CQI, 5S, yield management, safety, and cost-containment initiatives
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Semiconductor physics

Process integration

MEMS fabrication

DRIE etching

VHF/BOE release

Front- and back-side processing

Device characterization

Layout design

Device reliability testing

DOE design

Statistical data analysis

UNIX

Communication skills

Education

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

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

UNIX

Job description

Polar Semiconductor, LLC in Bloomington, MN is seeking a MEMS Process Engineer to contribute to development, optimization, and transfer of MEMS fabrication processes. The role focuses on achieving target device parameters through experiments, data analysis, and collaboration with Device Engineers.

On-site position requiring expertise in DRIE, VHF/BOE release, and reliability testing. Advanced degrees with 5+ years of experience are preferred.