Device Characterization and Spice Modeling Engineer

6 Months ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

The Device Characterization and Spice Modeling Engineer will be responsible for maintaining device lab equipment, conducting device characterization, and extracting SPICE and device aging models for semiconductor devices. This role involves a deep understanding of semiconductor device physics, particularly related to compact modeling. The engineer will work with various measurement tools and technologies, including parametric analyzers and LCR meters, focusing on deep submicron CMOS and BCD devices. The candidate will also be involved in stress testing devices and have experience with digital and analog design flow and methodology.

Must have:

Ph.D. or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Physics.
Experience in deep submicron CMOS and BCD device measurement.
Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and modeling.
Experience with test structure layout.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Good to have:

Experience with stress testing devices.
Prior experience with digital and analog design flow.
Experience with Cadence ADE.
Coding skills in Python or Perl.

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Job Details

For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career!

We’re seeking an experienced engineer with device characterization, test chip design, SPICE and device reliability modeling background. In this position, you will be responsible for maintaining device lab equipment functions, performing a wide range of device characterization, and extracting SPICE and device aging models for semiconductor devices.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Physics or related engineering discipline, or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Physics or related engineering discipline with 3+ years of experience
Fundamental knowledge of semiconductor device physics related to compact modeling of different types of devices
Proven experience in deep submicron CMOS and BCD device measurement and characterization with parametric analyzer, LCR meter, etc.
Detailed knowledge in using manual, semi-automatic, and automatic probers
Familiar with active and passive devices in CMOS and BCD process technologies
Understanding of semiconductor device noise and matching behaviors
Familiar with physics of semiconductor device aging
Experience in test structure layout of individual devices and arrays
Experience in SPICE model generation and QA flow
Excellent verbal communication skills and technical writing skills

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Ability to stress test devices to understand post-stress behavior and SOA
Prior experience with digital and analog design flow and methodology is a plus
Experience running simulations using Cadence ADE
Knowledge and experience in test structure layouts for various technology nodes, including advanced CMOS and BCD/HV for Analog/Mixed-Signal products
Coding skills in Python, Perl or other computing languages

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