Senior MEMS Characterization Engineer: Drive Yield

Knowles Corporation; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio technology company in Itasca, Illinois, is seeking a MEMS Characterization Senior Engineer. The role involves developing and maintaining MEMS test solutions, performing failure analysis, and collaborating with design and process engineers. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Engineering with 2-5 years of relevant experience, along with strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of MEMS technologies. This role supports innovative technology development within the company.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with 2-5 years of experience; PhD is a plus.
• Experience in MEMS sensor failure analysis.
• Familiarity with optical, electrical, and mechanical characterization methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain MEMS test solutions for production failure analysis.
• Ensure hardware and software installations are maintained.
• Collaborate with MEMS development team for continuous improvement.

Skills

Troubleshooting and debugging

Failure analysis of MEMS sensors

Communication skills

Statistical analysis (JMP, MiniTab, R)

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Understanding of acoustics and mechanics

Education

Master of Science/Engineering in Electrical/Mechanical/Material/Physics

Tools

COMSOL Multiphysics

ANSYS

Electrical test equipment (parameter analyzer, oscilloscope)

Job description

A leading audio technology company in Itasca, Illinois, is seeking a MEMS Characterization Senior Engineer. The role involves developing and maintaining MEMS test solutions, performing failure analysis, and collaborating with design and process engineers. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Engineering with 2-5 years of relevant experience, along with strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of MEMS technologies. This role supports innovative technology development within the company.