R&D Engineer Adv Tech Dev

The ideal candidate will have expertise in integrated-circuit process technologies, and semiconductor assembly including manufacturability and reliability issues with wide-ranging experience in semiconductor device fabrication and operation, device modeling and circuit design, test development and execution, device-level reliability failure mechanisms and testing, assembly process development and qualification, design kit development and wafer foundry manufacturing operations. Serves as an internal investigator for new technology projects and is capable of independent project management from concept phase through transfer to high-volume manufacturing, facilitating clear communication with external foundry & assembly collaborators as well as internal design and validation teams throughout the project. Can perform risk assessment and help to coordinate cross-functional technology risk mitigation for multiple projects in parallel. Typically possesses a graduate degree in electrical engineering and has several years of experience in the field.

Key Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of advanced silicon and packaging process technologies
• Working knowledge of the Advanced Semiconductor Technology nodes including FinFET and Gate All Around technology; Design experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of 2.5D packaging technology and 3D stacked IC
• Knowledge and use of various EDA offerings from major EDA suppliers in semiconductor industry for IP and chip design
• Working knowledge of IP and chip design flow for analog and digital
• Experience with parametric and yield data analysis. Proficiency with statistical data analysis tools
• Experience with usage of device model usage, layout and circuit simulation tools, Parasitic extraction and simulation, abstract and LEF/DEF generation, LVS/ERC checks, physical verification
• Conducting design reviews & creating slides and other associated documentation
• Assisting with integration of IP into SOCs and creating guidelines
• Experience with yield failure mechanisms and tools for root cause finding (EFA, PFA); Familiarity with device reliability degradation mechanisms, test methods, and lifetime modeling
• Exceptional data analysis, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
• Being able to work with large teams from manufacturing, technology and packaging

Job Description

• Provide design support for IP & ASIC to create robust designs in line with advanced semiconductor and packaging process flows & constraints
• Work closely with technology experts and Silicon manufacturing teams to deploy the technology requirements for ASIC product design & design automation flows
• Define process flows, design rules and IP adaptation guidelines for the advanced semiconductor technology and advanced packaging technology
• Define technology test vehicles for advanced technology & packaging for validation before product manufacturing
• Provide design rule reviews for IP, chip, and package designs for product release sign off
• Provide support for timing, physical verification signoff to make IP & ASIC designs robust
• Perform WAT & yield analysis on testchips and products to evaluate IP margins & robustness
• Work with IP design teams to support adaptation of existing IP into various semiconductor packaging environments
• Assist with technology road mapping activity for selection of appropriate semiconductor and packaging technology for ASICs to meet end customer requirements

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8+ years of related experience