Staff R&D Device Engineer — CMOS & Tape-out (Equity)

Fab2; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Equity / Total compensation package

Visa Sponsorship

Paid time off (Holidays & Sick)

401(k) retirement plan

Weekly Learning & Development

Job summary

fab2 is seeking an Staff R&D Device Engineer in Austin, TX to bridge process development, electrical test, and integration. You will define transistor architectures, drive diagnostics, and perform parameter extraction to improve device performance, scaling, power, cost, and production time.

Responsibilities include designing architectures, executing tape-outs, and conducting electrical characterization across process splits, with emphasis on data-driven improvements and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Solid State Physics, or closely related field.
• Rigorous understanding of CMOS/MOSFET device physics and solid-state electronics fundamentals.
• Deep experience with semiconductor device measurement (I-V/C-V) and probe station operation.
• Strong skills in data analysis and scripting to accelerate testing and learning.
• Knack for translating complex device physics concepts clearly to cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Design device architectures and tailor novel transistor structures to meet device specifications.
• Execute tape-outs and test key designs.
• Perform electrical characterization (I-V/C-V) on transistors and MOSCAPs across process splits to establish baseline device behavior.
• Dissect complex electrical and physical data to pinpoint bottlenecks and inform material and flow improvements.
• Extract core device parameters to construct foundational technology performance models.

Skills

Data analysis

Scripting

Cross-functional

Device physics

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

TCAD

HSPICE

PDK

Probe station

Job description

fab2 is seeking an Staff R&D Device Engineer in Austin, TX to bridge process development, electrical test, and integration. You will define transistor architectures, drive diagnostics, and perform parameter extraction to improve device performance, scaling, power, cost, and production time.

Responsibilities include designing architectures, executing tape-outs, and conducting electrical characterization across process splits, with emphasis on data-driven improvements and cross-functional