Principal Process Engineer

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 123,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Principal Process Integration Engineer to lead a cross-functional team in developing and releasing GaN/GaAs technology, products, and processes for reliable RF Compound Semiconductor ICs.

You will collaborate with business units, designers, program managers, customers, and fabrication teams to deliver manufacturable, high-performance devices and optimize process flows to meet strict specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Physics.
• 12+ years (or equivalent) experience in process development/integration or yield enhancement in semiconductors.
• Expertise in developing process flows and design elements to achieve circuit performance.
• Ability to design corner experiments to identify manufacturability issues and key process sensitivities.
• Experience designing and monitoring in-line, DC, and RF probe test functions and structures.
• Experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving yield and performance limiting factors by root-cause analysis.
• Knowledge of defining design rules for new technology and processes to support new products.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross function team to develop new GaN/GaAs technology/product/process and qualify/release them to production
• Work with business units, designers, program managers, customers, process and fabrication teams to produce reliable RF Compound Semiconductor ICs that meet specific technology requirements
• Develop process flows and design elements to achieve required circuit performance
• Design corner experiments to identify manufacturability issues and key process sensitivities to ensure released technology manufacturable and reliable
• Design and Monitor in-line, DC and RF probe test functions, structures to support new technology and process production release.
• Collect, analyze, and use characterization data to verify new technology meeting specifications
• Identify, analyze, and resolve yield and performance limiting factors by identifying root causes and implementing improvements
• Defined the design rules of the new GaN technology and process and their associated infrastructures to support new products.

Skills

Process development

Yield enhancement

RF testing

Data analysis

Design rule creation

Cross-functional leadership

DOE/ SPC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Physics

Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Physics (strongly preferred)

Tools

Mentor CAD

Spotfire

JMP

Job description

Job Title: Principal Process Integration Engineer

Posting Start Date: 10/26/26

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution.Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Requisition ID:78907

Job Description:

Description

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead a cross-functional team in developing and releasing new GaN/GaAs technology, products, and processes. This role involves collaborating with various departments, including business units, designers, program managers, customers, and process and fabrication teams, to produce reliable RF Compound Semiconductor ICs that meet specific technology requirements.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross function team to develop new GaN/GaAs technology/product/process and qualify/release them to production
• Work with business units, designers, program managers, customers, process and fabrication teams to produce reliable, RF Compound Semiconductor ICs that meet specific technology requirements
• Develop process flows and design elements to achieve required circuit performance
• Design corner experiments to identify the potential manufacturability issues and key process sensitivities to ensure released technology manufacturable and reliable
• Design and Monitor in-line, DC and RF probe test functions, structures to support new technology and process production release.
• Collect, analyze, and use characterization data to verify new technology meeting specifications
• Identify, analyze, and resolve yield and performance limiting factors by identifying root causes and implementing improvements
• Defined the design rules of the new GaN technology and process and their associated infrastructures to support new products.

Required Experience and Skills

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Physics
• 12+ years (or equivalent combination of an advanced degree and experience) experience working within process development/integration or yield enhancement in the semiconductor industry
• Expertise in developing process flows and design elements to achieve required circuit performance
• Ability to design corner experiments to identify manufacturability issues and key process sensitivities
• Experience in designing and monitoring in-line, DC, and RF probe test functions and structures
• Experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving yield and performance limiting factors by identifying root causes and implementing improvements
• Proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and using characterization data to verify new technology meets specifications
• Knowledge of defining design rules for new technology and processes to support new products

Desired Experience and Skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Physics strongly preferred
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams in the development and release of new technology, products, and processes
• Electrical test experience (parametric, die sort, SPA)
• Understanding of statistical process control (SPC), design of experiments (DOE), RF circuit functionality
• Familiarity with CAD (Mentor), analysis (Spotfire, JMP) and design tools
• Strong computer-based skills (multiple platforms, OS, databases, programming languages)
• Experience with Compound Semiconductor ICs, RF testing, semiconductor physics and/or processing, understanding of GaN, GaAs, pHEMT, transistors

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The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD$122,900 -$255,200 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].