Senior Foundry Engineer, Process & Yield Leader

Murata Electronics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 185,785 - 241,533; Full time

Job summary

Murata Electronics is looking for a Senior Staff Engineer in San Diego, CA to lead technical aspects of the foundry interface with partners. The role requires strong experience in semiconductor manufacturing and managing quality excursions at the foundry.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of hands-on experience, demonstrating leadership in complex projects and the ability to mentor junior engineers. The position offers an opportunity to impact next-generation product development with significant responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or foundry technical interface.
• Leadership of cross-functional foundry programs with measurable outcomes.
• Hands-on knowledge of tapeout readiness and DRC/DFM methodology.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical aspects of foundry interface with partners.
• Lead yield and quality excursions at the foundry.
• Mentor engineers on device physics.

Skills

Semiconductor manufacturing

Process development

Deep sub-micron fab processes

Stakeholder management

Technical escalations

Education

BS degree with 10-12 years experience

MS degree with 7-10 years experience

Ph.D. with 5-7 years experience

Job description

Murata Electronics is looking for a Senior Staff Engineer in San Diego, CA to lead technical aspects of the foundry interface with partners. The role requires strong experience in semiconductor manufacturing and managing quality excursions at the foundry.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of hands-on experience, demonstrating leadership in complex projects and the ability to mentor junior engineers. The position offers an opportunity to impact next-generation product development with significant responsibilities.