Principal Technology 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

**JOB SUMMARY:**· Contribute to the development/transfer, optimization, and documentation of the overall process flow and macro modules required to fabricate reliable, manufacturable MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems) and optoelectronics devices which meet parametric and performance goals.· Characterize, evaluate, and document integrated semiconductor devices and reliability of circuit and process elements to ensure performance to quality standards.**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**1. 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.2. Analyze data (electrical, in-process measurement or visual inspection) from the fabrication of test lots to determine which parameters require additional optimization.3. Work with Process Engineering to develop, characterize, and optimize process modules.4. 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.5. Write the documentation required to permit the new process to be transferred to production.6. Provide inputs to and work with Device Engineers to develop layout rules for the process being developed, using equipment specifications and experimental data.7. 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.8. Create and maintain schedules for assigned projects to include mitigation plans where needed to ensure projects are completed on time.9. Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly development updates to external customers.10. Support company initiatives, such as; quality, safety and environmental management, CQI, 5S, yield management, and cost containment11. Perform other duties as required.**SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:**· Knowledge of several of the following, as needed to perform exact duties:o Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and process integrationo Semiconductor fabrication processeso MEMS fabrication with a focus on§ DRIE – etching§ VHF/BOE release – etch§ Front- and back-side processingo Device characterization techniqueso Device layout designo Device reliability testing· Computer skills, including working knowledge of UNIX.· Skills in DOE design, statistical data analysis, problem solving, writing, and communication.Typically requires a minimum of Masters in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics.MS with 5-7yrs or PhD with 5+ years experience preferred.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:**Exposure to hazardous chemicals, high voltages and high equipment temperatures.This is an On-Site position.Please note that this position may require U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency status in the future depending on federal requirements**What We Offer****Salary**: $125,000-$165,000 per year (good-faith estimate)**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.