Staff IC Development Engineer

Semtech is seeking a Staff IC Development Engineer in Hyderabad, India. This role involves performing device characterization data analysis, collaborating with process integration and package engineers for silicon wafer process flow and high-performance package solutions. The engineer will also work with application engineers and marketing on new product definitions, provide development support to subcontractors, and ensure product adherence to QC standards. A BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering and at least 2 years of experience in power electronic circuit design and semiconductor physics are required.

Must Have

• Perform device characterization data analysis to verify device model and performance.
• Collaborate with process integration team to propose silicon wafer process flow and Design of Experiments (DoE) process condition for prototype trials.
• Collaborate with package engineers to propose high performance package solution.
• Work closely with applications engineers and marketing personnel regarding new product definition and specification.
• Provide development engineering support to subcontractors, including yield analysis, transfer and set-up of new products, and technical troubleshooting of development issues.
• Communicate with product engineers, integration engineers, equipment engineers and reliability engineers to resolve technical issues and ensure an expeditious release to production.
• Ensure finished products adhere to specifications and Quality Control (QC) standards prior to release.
• BS Electrical and Computer Engineering or equivalent qualifying experience.
• Appropriate knowledge of bipolar, BiCMOS or power discrete device physics, and silicon level design techniques.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Good to Have

• MS Electrical and Computer Engineering or equivalent qualifying experience.
• 2 years experience in Power Electronic Circuit Design.
• 2 years experience in Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) Circuits.
• 2 years experience in Advanced Semiconductor Transistors.
• 2 years experience in Silicon Wafer Process Flow.
• 2 years experience in Device Characterization Data Analysis.
• 2 years experience in PSpice/Silvaco Software.
• 2 years experience in Design of Experiments (DoE).
• Experience in device simulation tools and CAD software.

Responsibilities:

• Perform device characterization data analysis to verify device model and performance. (30%)
• Collaborate with process integration team to propose silicon wafer process flow and Design of Experiments (DoE) process condition for prototype trials. (25%)
• Collaborate with package engineers to propose high performance package solution. (20%)
• Work closely with applications engineers and marketing personnel regarding new product definition and specification. (5%)
• Provide development engineering support to subcontractors, including yield analysis, transfer and set-up of new products, and technical troubleshooting of development issues. (5%)
• Communicate with product engineers, integration engineers, equipment engineers and reliability engineers to resolve technical issues and ensure an expeditious release to production. (10%)
• Ensure finished products adhere to specifications and Quality Control (QC) standards prior to release. (5%)

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS Electrical and Computer Engineering or equivalent qualifying experience
• Appropriate knowledge of bipolar, BiCMOS or power discrete device physics, and silicon level design techniques.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Must have strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to become part of a dynamic engineering team which values growth and innovation of both products and individuals.

Desired Qualifications

• MS Electrical and Computer Engineering or equivalent qualifying experience
• Qualifying experience must include 2 years in the following areas:
• Power Electronic Circuit Design
• Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) Circuits (preferred)
• Advanced Semiconductor Transistors
• Silicon Wafer Process Flow
• Device Characterization Data Analysis
• PSpice/Silvaco Software
• Design of Experiments (DoE)
• Appropriate knowledge of bipolar, BiCMOS or power discrete device physics, and silicon level design techniques.
• Experience in device simulation tools and CAD software.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Must have strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to become part of a dynamic engineering team which values growth and innovation of both products and individuals.