Staff R&D Engineer

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 114,400 - 220,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Incentive plans based on performance

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Irvine, CA is seeking a Staff R&D Engineer to advance BAW/SAW and MEMs technologies. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry with at least six years of experience, deep knowledge of semiconductor devices, and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary range of $114,400 - $220,200 and comprehensive benefits including healthcare and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 6 years of job experience in relevant fields.
• Proven track record in a multi-cultural engineering environment.
• Deep understanding of semiconductors and/or MEMs devices.

Responsibilities

• Advance BAW/SAW and MEMs technologies.
• Analyze data from advanced metrology systems.
• Collaborate with device modeling and circuit design engineers.

Skills

Electromagnetic theory

Circuit design

Data analytics

Programming

Scripting

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry

PhD in same majors

Job description

Overview

Staff R&D Engineer at Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

Location: Irvine, CA

Responsibilities

• Work seamlessly as a member of Skyworks’ Device Development Group to advance BAW/SAW and other MEMs technologies.
• Advance data acquisition techniques and methods of analysis.
• Analyze data from advanced metrology systems including acoustic vibrometers and thermal imagers.
• Propose new ways to characterize, analyze, and find the limits of state-of-the-art MEMs devices including SAW and BAW devices.
• Construct circuit and FEM models in collaboration with other device modeling and circuit design engineers.
• Analyze on-wafer device statistics of key device parameters.

Key Outcomes That Are Desired

• Accelerate BAW/SAW roadmap for next generation size, performance and cost.
• Be multitask capable and contribute as a team player, interfacing between US and Asia development teams.

Required Experience And Skills

• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry and 6 years of job experience or PhD degree (preferred) in same majors.
• Proven track record as a team player in a multi-cultural, multi-geographic engineering environment.
• Deep understanding of electromagnetic theory and circuit design.
• Deep understanding in either semiconductors and/or acoustic devices.
• Knowledge in semiconductor process or MEMs technology is desirable.
• Strong skills in data analytics, programming and scripting are desirable.
• Demonstrated strong communication/presentation skills.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge and experience in working with semiconductor and/or MEMs devices and test methodologies required by such devices. Knowledge of BAW/SAW devices is a plus. The candidate should function effectively in a multi-cultural, multi-geographic environment and collaborate well with other engineers to achieve divisional objectives. The candidate may be asked to travel to Asia to collaborate across sites to proliferate modeling methodologies and/or techniques developed.

Compensation and Benefits

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $114,400 - $220,200 per year. Starting base pay depends on experience, skills, training, education, business needs, market demands, duties, and location. Skyworks offers benefits including healthcare, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, and eligibility for incentive plans and awards based on performance.

Equal Opportunity

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail].