Process Integration Engineer

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Ltd; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) seeks an experienced Process Integration Engineer to join Jireh Semiconductor in Hillsboro, Oregon. This role focuses on silicon power device process technology, flow implementation, and wafer yield monitoring in a dynamic fab environment.

The engineer will design DOE studies, create test structures, and collaborate with design and product teams to troubleshoot device issues, drive reliability, and enable New Product Introduction on existing platforms.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a development role (power device development preferred).
• Working knowledge in semiconductor process technology and wafer fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Develop silicon power device process technology and monitor wafer yield.
• Implement process flows and specify process requirements.
• Define test structures for integration and module development.
• Design experiments and analyze results to optimize device architecture.
• Collaborate with design groups to troubleshoot device issues and share expertise.
• Develop devices ensuring reliability; test and characterize performance.
• Support New Product Introduction on existing platform.
• Yield monitoring and improvement actions; drive platform reliability and yield.

Skills

Power device development

Process integration

DOE

Device characterization

Failure analysis

Semiconductor wafer fabrication

NPI

Yield improvement

Statistical analysis

Device reliability

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Jireh is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their team as a Process Integration Engineer. As a Process Integration Engineer, you will work in a dynamic team environment at AOS Semiconductor's leading technology fabrication facility (Jireh Semiconductor) located in Hillsboro, Oregon. This focus of this position is to work with device/process module/product engineering group to develop silicon power device process technology and improve existing technology yield. Primary responsibilities are to process flow implementation, electrical characterization (failure analysis), and wafer level testing yield monitoring. We prefer to find a staff level candidate, but will also consider senior level candidates.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Focus on Power Device (MOSFET/TVS etc.) technologies development in Jireh Semiconductor
  Development:


• Perform process simulation, Create technology process flows with process specifications


• Work with process module team to define test structures for process integration and process module development.


• Design statistical experiments and analyze results to optimize device architecture and/or process modules. Perform device characterization and report on the results


• Collaborate with design groups within the company to troubleshoot device related problem, provide documentation and expertise to maximize the efficient use of process technologies


• Develop devices that ensure the highest level of reliability for products. Work with the Product Engineering and Reliability group to test, characterize and evaluate device and process


• New Product Introduction


• Collaborate with product engineering team to perform NPI (New Product Introduction) on existing platform (analysis DOE/Pre-Production lots data/documentation according NPI procedure to release new product)


• Yield monitor/improvement


• response to newly released platform safe launch stage yield monitor/improvement actions


• low yield root cause identification (through failure analysis, inline data analysis and lot history)


• provide solution for low yield through process condition splits design

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering degree


• 3+ years of experience in a development role ( power device development is preferred)


• Working knowledge in semiconductor process technology and wafer fabrication

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of semiconductor device physics and experience with device processing and integration, test structure definition, design rule generation, DOE, failure analysis, process control document (PCD) generation, and device characterization. Experience with discrete power devices is preferred

*Pay range listed in this job posting is an estimate only, and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of pay for any specific employee future or past. Offers made are always dependent upon actual experience, education and other factors. Depending upon experience, candidates may receive an offer for a position level lower or higher than that listed, i.e. application to a Staff level position does not guarantee an offer of Staff title.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) is committed to excellence in design, manufacturing, and responsiveness to our customers through the continued development of new technologies, products and innovative solutions. We bring to the market devices designed to benefit our customers by meeting their product specific needs. Our mission is to bring value to our customers, shareholders and employees.

AOS differentiates itself by integrating its Discrete and IC semiconductor process technology, product design, and advanced packaging know-how to develop high performance power management solutions. AOS's portfolio of products targets high-volume applications, including but not limited to portable computers, flat panel TVs, LED lighting, smart phones, battery packs, consumer and industrial motor controls and power supplies for TVs, computers, servers and telecommunications equipment.

Jireh Semiconductor, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Ltd., is the in-house wafer fab for AOS and is located in Hillsboro, Oregon.

EEO Statement:

Jireh Semiconductor prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.