Principal Technology Development Engineer

Polar Semiconductor; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in semiconductor technology is seeking a Principal Development Engineer in Minneapolis. This role involves developing and optimizing processes for advanced semiconductor devices, ensuring quality and performance standards are met. Candidates should have a strong background in process integration and device physics, with a Master's or PhD in a relevant field. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and a generous 401k match.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off starting the first day

401k including a generous company match

Tuition assistance

Disability and life insurance

Legal and ID theft insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Masters or PhD and 5+ years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of front-end process modules.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform process and device simulations.
• Analyze data from fabrication of test lots.
• Support processing of initial test chip.

Skills

Process Integration Experience in Power Trench MOSFET's

Process Integration Experience in CMOS / BCDMOS

Understanding of Device Physics

Experience in Process Flow Design

Experience with Electrical Test Data

Experience Interpreting Failure Analysis Results

Experience with Power Packaging

Experience in Backend Processes

Experience in Development of Process FMEA's

Bi-lingual (English and Chinese preferred)

Education

Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Masters or PhD in Physics

Masters or PhD in Material Science

Tools

DoE Design and Data Analysis Tools

TCAD Process Simulations

Job description

Contribute to the development / transfer, optimization, and documentation of the overall process flow and macro modules required to fabricate reliable, manufacturable BCD (BiPolar-CMOS-DMOS), Discrete, MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems), 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.

Evaluate new opportunities for development and / or transfer of new semiconductor technology and processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Set up and perform process and device simulations to determine initial process parameters, capabilities, and direction for optimization of new process flows.

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.

Analyze data (electrical, in-process measurement or visual inspection) from the fabrication of test lots to determine which parameters require additional optimization.

Work with Process Engineering to develop, characterize, and optimize process modules.

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.

Provide inputs to and work with Device Engineers to develop layout rules for the process being developed, using equipment specifications and experimental data.

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.

Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly development updates to upper management and external customers.

Support company initiatives, such as; quality, safety and environmental management, CQI, 5S, yield management, and cost containment

Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge of several of the following, as needed to perform exact duties :

Working knowledge of key front-end process modules (Silicon, Epi, Diffusion, Etch, Photo, Thin Films, etc.)

Process Integration Experience in Power Trench MOSFET's (Needed)

Process Integration Experience in CMOS / BCDMOS (Desired)

Understanding of Device Physics of Power Devices and Charge Balanced Devices

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 Backend (BGBM, STM, etc.) Processes

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

Bi-lingual (English and Chinese preferred)

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 and communication skills)

Typically requires a Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics or Material Science and 5+ years of experience in a relevant job function.

Full-time employees will be eligible to receive the following benefits and additional compensation :

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off starting the first day

401k including a generous company match

Tuition assistance

Disability and life insurance

Legal and ID theft insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Incentive Program (Bonus)

The estimated base salary range for the position is $69,300-$165,000. The pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, job-related experience, skills and level of the position.

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Principal Development Engineer • Minneapolis, MN, United States