R&D Semiconductor Device Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages new device development projects from development through transfer to production.
• Works with the product management group to define and specify device technology requirements to support company’s product development roadmap.
• Designs and simulates epitaxial structures to meet device performance targets, works closely with the epi engineering group to develop, procure and test the epi designs.
• Works closely with the process integration team to define new unit process requirements and targets, design/integrate wafer fab process flows.
• Defines and creates test structures and layouts to fabricate and characterize new device technologies and demonstrate margin for volume manufacturing.
• Performs DC, small signal RF and optical testing and characterization of devices, setup test plan, collects and analyzes data.
• Works with the quality group to define and meet reliability requirements for new devices.
• Works with product engineering groups to assess performance of device at product level and make improvements as needed.
• Creates documentation required to transfer the design to manufacturing including all design verification data, corner studies and test plans.
• Works with the device modeling group to create device models required for simulation and development of new products.
• Participates in on-going continuous yield/performance improvement efforts.

Education & Experience

• Minimum M.S. in electrical engineering or related field with 5 years of relevant job experience.
• Ph.D. in Electrical engineering or related field is preferred with 2 years of relevant job experience.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of III-V semiconductor devices and materials: physics, TCAD simulation, fab process, testing, modeling.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and/or Product Lifecycle Management processes.
• Experience of working within cross-functional teams successfully, interacting with a broad range of functions, skills, cultures, and personalities.

Skills

• Previous experience as an engineer in III-V electronics and RF R&D.
• In-depth understanding of all aspects of III-V electronic device design.
• Familiarity with DC, small signal RF and optical testing and characterization of devices.
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and risk management skills.
• Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Highly self-motivated with a strong multi-disciplinary background is essential.