Wafer Foundry R&D – Device Characterization Engineer

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Job Description:

Device Engineer description & objectives

Reporting to Wafer Foundry R&D manager in Rousset and collaborate with team members in France and the United States (Reading, Tempe & San Jose).

As a device engineer, you will be part of the R&D team in charge of technology transfer, enhancement, and development projects running in internal and foundry wafer FAB’s.

• Work with Design Fab and Product Engineering in yield enhancement, circuit, and device optimization especially on BCD MOS technology.
• Support the team with device characterization, analyses and simulations
• Generate new test keys structures required for HV modeling
• Run design/layout and process experiments for optimum semiconductor device performance.
• Use various troubleshooting techniques to isolate and solve technical issues with devices and processes.
• Work with failure analysis groups on field failures and customer returns to quickly isolate the problem and implement corrections.
• Present data, results, and conclusions in the technical team meeting.

What’s attractive about this opportunity?

• This position will allow you to put your technical device and process knowledge into practice.

• You will have the opportunity to work in an international team covering multiple aspects of the semiconductor industry.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

Competencies

• Microelectronic basis skills: Wafer Fabrication, Device Physics and simulations
• Familiar with Unix environment and with Cadence tools
• Interpersonal skills: self-motivated, involved in the work, good communication and teamwork.
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and French

The New College Grade (NCG) Candidate (less than 3 years of experience) must have a master’s degree or PhD with major emphasis on Semiconductor Devices.

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