Semiconductor Test Development Engineer (DOE & SPC)

Polar Semiconductor; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Polar Semiconductor in Bloomington, MN seeks a technical and sustaining engineer to support parametric and functional test. You will program automated test equipment to verify wafer fabrication process compliance and drive improvements to yield and testing integrity.

Responsibilities include reviewing specs, coding test programs in C, debugging hardware, supporting early process development, and applying DOE/SPC methods to identify root causes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics, fabrication processes and characterization techniques.
• Proficient in C programming in Linux or Windows environments.
• Experience with data handling tools (Excel, JMP, MATLAB, etc.).
• Strong problem solving, technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience with automatic parametric test or reliability test systems is a plus.
• Semiconductor CAD tools experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review testing specifications and compare to hardware capability.
• Review device specifications for testability.
• Code test programs to specifications using various languages (primarily C).
• Checkout and debug programs and hardware.
• Diagnose and debug devices with test-ware; leverage device knowledge for testing improvements.
• Support early process development and transition to production.
• Assist production with training, documentation, enhancements for productivity and yield.
• Develop troubleshooting code for testers and support maintenance.

Skills

C language

Problem solving

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related microelectronics field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

JMP

MATLAB

Excel

Semiconductor CAD tools

Job description

Polar Semiconductor in Bloomington, MN seeks a technical and sustaining engineer to support parametric and functional test. You will program automated test equipment to verify wafer fabrication process compliance and drive improvements to yield and testing integrity.

Responsibilities include reviewing specs, coding test programs in C, debugging hardware, supporting early process development, and applying DOE/SPC methods to identify root causes.