Staff Technology Development Engineer

Polar-Semiconductor; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Polar Semiconductor in Bloomington, Minnesota, is seeking a MEMS/OPTOELECTRONICS process engineer to develop, transfer, optimize, and document the overall process flow and macro modules required to fabricate reliable devices.

You will design experiments, analyze data, collaborate with Process Engineering, and help prepare production transfer documentation, with weekly updates to customers and a strong focus on quality, safety, CQI, and yield.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant technical field.
• Experience with MEMS fabrication, DRIE and release steps.
• Strong data analysis, DOE design, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with device reliability testing and documentation.
• Proficient writing and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments to determine process sequences and parameters.
• Analyze fabrication data to identify optimization needs.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering to develop and optimize modules.
• Support initial test chip processing and transfer lots to production.
• Document processes to enable transfer to production.
• Advise on layout rules using experimental data.
• Recommend test structures and contribute to test chip masks.
• Create and manage project schedules with mitigation plans.
• Provide development updates to external customers.
• Support CQI, safety, yield management, and cost containment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Semiconductor physics

Process integration

MEMS fabrication

DRIE etching

VHF/BOE release

Front- and back-side processing

Device characterization

DOE design

Statistical data analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Unix proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Materials Science

Master's degree in Physics

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

UNIX

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

• Contribute to the development/transfer, optimization, and documentation of the overall process flow and macro modules required to fabricate reliable, manufacturable MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems) and optoelectronics devices which meet parametric and performance goals.
• Characterize, evaluate, and document integrated semiconductor devices and reliability of circuit and process elements to ensure performance to quality standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Design and perform experiments and analyze the results to determine the process sequences and parameters which will yield the target device parameters, by using the results of the process simulations or initial test lots as a starting point.
2. Analyze data (electrical, in-process measurement or visual inspection) from the fabrication of test lots to determine which parameters require additional optimization.
3. Work with Process Engineering to develop, characterize, and optimize process modules.
4. Support the processing of the initial test chip and transfer lots fabricated with the new process to identify and correct any problem areas and work to achieve first-pass success.
5. Write the documentation required to permit the new process to be transferred to production.
6. Provide inputs to and work with Device Engineers to develop layout rules for the process being developed, using equipment specifications and experimental data.
7. Recommend test structures for and contribute to the layout of test chip mask sets to aid in developing the new process and evaluating specific process-dependencies of device parameters.
8. Create and maintain schedules for assigned projects to include mitigation plans where needed to ensure projects are completed on time.
9. Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly development updates to external customers.
10. Support company initiatives, such as; quality, safety and environmental management, CQI, 5S, yield management, and cost containment
11. Perform other duties as required.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and process integration; semiconductor fabrication processes; MEMS fabrication with a focus on § DRIE - etching § VHF/BOE release - etch § Front- and back-side processing
• Device characterization techniques
• Device layout design
• Device reliability testing
• Computer skills, including working knowledge of UNIX.
• Skills in DOE design, statistical data analysis, problem solving, writing, and communication.
• Typically requires a minimum of Masters in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics.
• MS with 5-7yrs or PhD with 3-4yrs experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposure to hazardous chemicals, high voltages and high equipment temperatures. This is an On-Site position. Please note that this position may require U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency status in the future depending on federal requirements

What We Offer

The estimated base salary range for the position is $100,000-$135,000

Benefits & Other Eligible Compensation: Includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, annual bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Polar Semiconductor is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Polar Semiconductor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

About Minneapolis/St. Paul Area

Our offices and manufacturing facility are located in Bloomington, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. Living in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul area offers a strong sense of community, a vibrant arts and music scene, and abundant outdoor activities year-round. The city boasts a lower cost of living than many major metros, excellent parks and lakes, and a well-educated workforce with diverse job opportunities. Its distinct seasons bring variety, from colorful autumns to lively summers filled with festivals and waterfront activities. Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, Polar Semiconductor has over 60 years of integrated circuit and power semiconductor experience—but we’re more than just a manufacturing facility. We are a highly specialized pure-play foundry capable of complex, custom orders. Our flexibility and tailored support allow us to collaboratively partner with customers of all sizes, capabilities, and capacities to produce the next wave of industry-disrupting technology. At Polar Semiconductor, talented professionals grow and excel in a progressive, technical environment that empowers you to make the most of your training and experience. Every Polar Semiconductor employee knows that our organizational success requires a solid commitment to the highest quality in every task we undertake and to satisfying our customers with every project, every time. Our team members are encouraged to be proactive in evaluating processes and making improvements, and our culture is inclusive, team-oriented, and open to new ideas and differing viewpoints. To ensure top quality, we provide employees with extensive training and use statistical process control, failure mode effect analysis, and other quality tools as standard practice. We are a dynamic organization, where you can maximize your potential and achieve all of your goals.