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 SkyWater 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 SkyWater 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.
- 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.
The annual salary range for this role is $114,320 - $171,480. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.
SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.
Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market.
SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or [email protected].
EOE, including disability/vets
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field with 7–10 years of experience
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field with 5–7 years of experience
- PhD in Engineering, Physics, or a related field with 2+ years of experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of device performance, optimization, and yield limiters for deep-submicron CMOS-compatible technologies
- Deep understanding of typical IC process design
- Expertise in device characterization for process and modeling requirements
- Experience working with internal and external customers
- Clear, data-driven problem-solving and ability to communicate in technical and business settings
- Knowledge of DOE, SPC, and Six Sigma concepts and applications
- Must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR regulations
- At least seven years of advanced device development experience
- Experience transferring projects into or out of a semiconductor foundry
- Experience with test-chip layout and validation in a Cadence environment
- Two to three years of project management experience or formal training
- Experience with physics-based device simulation, design, and characterization, including PEX, TCAD, noise, ESD mitigation, and stress
- Experience with DOE and CMOS device design for cryogenic, radiation, or high-temperature environments
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