Test Development Engineer

Polar Semiconductor, LLC; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Polar Semiconductor, LLC in Bloomington is seeking an experienced engineer to provide technical and sustaining engineering support in parametric testing. The role involves programming automated test equipment, conducting statistical analyses to ensure compliance and improve quality, and supporting production.

Applicants are required to have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field, with a strong knowledge of semiconductor physics and C programming experience. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and fabrication processes.
• Proficient in programming using C in Linux or Windows.
• Experience using data handling tools like Excel, JMP, or MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and sustaining engineering support in the parametric test.
• Program automated test equipment to determine compliance in wafer fabrication.
• Interact with product and process engineering personnel for accurate test specs.

Skills

Semiconductor device physics

C programming in Linux or Windows

Data handling tools (Excel, JMP, MATLAB)

Problem solving

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or microelectronics

Master’s degree

Tools

Semiconductor CAD tools

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Provide technical and sustaining engineering support in the parametric test. Program automated test equipment to determine if the wafer fabrication process is in compliance. Recommend and help to implement equipment and test program modifications to improve production efficiencies, testing integrity, and production yields for existing products. Develop and conduct statistical analysis such as design of experiments (DOE) and statistical process control (SPC) targeting area and possibly root cause of failure for yield loss and improving quality. Interact with product and process engineering personnel to ensure that parametric test specs and results are accurate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review testing specifications and compare them to the hardware capability.
• Review device specifications and look for testability.
• Code the test program to those specifications, using various computer programming languages (mostly C).
• Checkout and debug the program and hardware.
• Checkout and debug the devices with the test-wares.
• Use device knowledge to understand the interaction between the test-ware and device to aid in debug and test improvement tasks.
• Support early process development and adjust as the process moves to production.
• Support production, including training, documenting, adding enhancements for productivity and accuracy, troubleshooting yield issues, using statistical software tools to trace failures to a Fab processing area, and communicating findings.
• Write code for better troubleshooting and verification of the testers being used.
• Help the maintenance organization be more effective.
• Maintain standards and Gauge R&R for automated test equipment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics, fabrication processes, and characterization techniques.
• Proficient in programming using C language in Linux or Windows environment.
• Experience using data handling tools: Excel, JMP, MATLAB, etc.
• Problem solving, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Experience using automatic parametric test or reliability test system is a plus.
• Semiconductor CAD tool experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or other microelectronics engineering related fields is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.

BENEFITS & OTHER ELIGIBLE COMPENSATION

The estimated base salary range for the position is $75,000-$93,000.

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

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.