What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Technology Development Engineer position at Polar Semiconductor?
Job Summary
Contribute to the development / transfer, optimization, and documentation of the overall process flow and macro modules required to fabricate reliable, manufacturable BCD (BiPolar-CMOS-DMOS), Discrete, MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems), 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.
Evaluate new opportunities for development and / or transfer of new semiconductor technology and processes.
Duties and Responsibilities
Set up and perform process and device simulations to determine initial process parameters, capabilities, and direction for optimization of new process flows.
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.
Analyze data (electrical, in-process measurement or visual inspection) from the fabrication of test lots to determine which parameters require additional optimization.
Work with Process Engineering to develop, characterize, and optimize process modules.
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.
Provide inputs to and work with Device Engineers to develop layout rules for the process being developed, using equipment specifications and experimental data.
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.
Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly development updates to upper management and external customers.
Support company initiatives, such as; quality, safety and environmental management, CQI, 5S, yield management, and cost containment
Perform other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong knowledge of several of the following, as needed to perform exact duties :
Working knowledge of key front-end process modules (Silicon, Epi, Diffusion, Etch, Photo, Thin Films, etc.)
Process Integration Experience in Power Trench MOSFET's (Needed)
Process Integration Experience in CMOS / BCDMOS (Desired)
Understanding of Device Physics of Power Devices and Charge Balanced Devices
Experience in Process Flow Design to Achieve Manufacturability Metrics and Meet Electrical Test Targets
Experience with and Understanding of Electrical Test Data and its Correlation to Process and Cross-sectional data
Experience Interpreting Failure Analysis Results and Familiarity with Failure Analysis techniques
Experience with Power Packaging including Assembly and Reliability issues
Experience in Backend (BGBM, STM, etc.) Processes
Experience in Development of Process, Technology and Design FMEA's
Skills
DoE Design and Data Analysis Tools (JMP, Spotfire)
TCAD Process Simulations
Reading and Interpretations of Design Layouts
Bi-lingual (English and Chinese preferred)
Abilities
Working with and Interpreting Information / Data between Design and Process Teams
Driving for Solutions and Collaborating on Cross-functional Teams
Technical Leadership Ability (Education, experience and communication skills)
Typically requires a Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics or Material Science and 5 years of experience in a relevant job function.
Full-time employees will be eligible to receive the following benefits and additional compensation :
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off starting the first day
401k including a generous company match
Tuition assistance
Disability and life insurance
Legal and ID theft insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Annual Incentive Program (Bonus)
The estimated base salary range for the position is $69,300-$165,000. The pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, job-related experience, skills and level of the position.
Salary : $69,300 - $165,000
