Principal Technology Development Engineer

Polar Semiconductor, Inc.; Bloomington (MN, IN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled engineer to contribute to the development and optimization of semiconductor processes. In this role, you will work on the fabrication of advanced devices, ensuring they meet performance goals. Your expertise in process integration and device physics will be crucial as you analyze data and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and a generous 401k match. If you're passionate about technology and innovation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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

Annual Incentive Program (Bonus)

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform process and device simulations to determine initial process parameters.
• Design and perform experiments and analyze results to optimize process flows.
• Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly development updates to management.

Skills

Process Integration Experience in Power Trench MOSFET's

Understanding of Device Physics

Experience in Process Flow Design

Experience with Electrical Test Data

Experience Interpreting Failure Analysis Results

Bi-lingual (English and Chinese preferred)

Education

Masters in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Physics

Masters in Material Science

Tools

DoE Design and Data Analysis Tools (JMP, Spotfire)

TCAD Process Simulations

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 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.