Device Development Senior Staff Engineer

Posted 17 days ago

skywater technologyMinneapolis (MN)

Computer Hardware Engineers Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing

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This Device Development Senior Staff Engineer will design, develop, and support new and existing CMOS-based offerings in a technologist or device engineering role. Major Areas of Accountability: New device development, transfer, and integration in a manufacturing environment. Develop design rules, electrical targets, and related technology requirements Liaison with Design Enablement group on matters relating device requirements and PDK development for CMOS-compatible technologies as needed to support Sky Water foundry technologies. Lead development of device test chips and characterization to support the above technology developments. Perform targeting and yield analysis to advance product maturity Provide Subject Matter Expert guidance to customers and Sky Water colleagues as needed to address questions and concerns with technology elements and device issues.

Required Qualifications: 7-10 years experience with BS, 5-7 years experience with MS, 2+ years experience with PhD in Engineering, Physics, or related field. Comprehensive knowledge of device performance, optimization, and yield limiters relevant to deep-submicron CMOS-compatible technologies. Deep understanding of typical IC process design. Expertise in device characterization to enable process and modeling requirements. Expertise in dealing with both internal and external customers. Clear problem-solving capability, data driven, inventive solution oriented. Able to articulate thought processes in both technical and business settings. Knowledge of DOE, SPC, and 6-sigma concepts and applications. U.S.

Person Required: This position requires compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications: At least (7) years of advanced device development experience. Experience in project technology transfers into or out of a semiconductor foundry. Experience with test chip layout and validation in a Cadence environment. 2-3 years of Project Management skills and/or defined training. Background in physics-based device simulation, design, and characterization for topics such as PEX, TCAD, noise, ESD mitigation, and stress Experience in DOE and CMOS device design for extreme environments such as cryogenic, radiation, or high temperature. Pay Type Salary

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