Product Engineer

Polar Semiconductor, LLC; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Polar Semiconductor, LLC is seeking an engineer to sustain and improve die yield in semiconductor manufacturing. You will optimize equipment and processes, monitor parameters, and drive data‑driven decisions to enhance reliability and reduce defects.

The role requires a strong background in CMOS/DMOS/Bipolar devices, collaboration across functions, and effective communication with customers. Bloomington, MN location preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or related field is required.
• 3–5 years of directly related experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CMOS, DMOS, Bipolar and discrete devices.
• Proven problem solving, organization and analytical skills.
• Experience with yield analysis and data‑driven decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration.
• Ability to work across multiple functions with customers.

Responsibilities

• Sustain current processes to achieve die yield goals.
• Monitor processes to ensure parameters and baselines for improvements are met.
• Drive yields by improving electrical distributions and reducing defectivity.
• Coordinate with customers and internal teams to boost die yield and reliability.
• Manage new product introduction and production support after transfer from design.
• Interface with design, process, test, reliability and manufacturing to solve issues.
• Develop and sustain process improvements to cut costs and raise yields.

Skills

Problem solving

Organization

Statistical analysis

Yield analysis

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

CMOS knowledge

Discrete devices

Education

Electrical Eng / Materials Sci

Job description

Position Overview

This position will sustain and improve product die yield for semiconductor manufacturing processes by ensuring equipment and processes are optimized, monitored, controlled, and reliable.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sustain current processes to achieve die yield goals.
• Monitor current processes to ensure process complies with necessary parameters and provides a baseline for any necessary process enhancements.
• Drive manufacturing to improve yields by improving electrical distributions and levels of defectivity.
• Coordinate work with customers and internal manufacturing to improve die yield and reliability.
• Manage new product introduction and production support engineering for a specific product or group of products after transfer from design to production.
• Interface with design, process, test, reliability and manufacturing engineering to solve product issues and production problems.
• Develop and sustain process improvements to reduce production costs and increase yields.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or other closely related field required.
• 3–5 years’ directly related experience preferred but will consider a strong recent college graduate.
• Significant knowledge of CMOS, DMOS, Bipolar, and Discrete semiconductor devices.
• Skills in problem solving, organization, and statistical analysis.
• Experience with yield analysis and data‑driven decision making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.
• Experience interacting with customers or supporting customer technical discussions is a plus.
• Position may require U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency status in the future depending on federal requirements.

What We Offer

Salary: The estimated base salary range for the position is $90,000–$127,000. The pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, job‑related experience, skills and level of the position.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Polar Semiconductor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

About Minneapolis/St. Paul Area

Our offices and manufacturing facility are located in Bloomington, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. Living in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area offers a strong sense of community, a vibrant arts and music scene, and abundant outdoor activities year‑round. The city boasts a lower cost of living than many major metros, excellent parks and lakes, and a well‑educated workforce with diverse job opportunities. Its distinct seasons bring variety, from colorful autumns to lively summers filled with festivals and waterfront activities.