Senior Technology Development Engineer (Minneapolis)

Polar is an U.S.-based manufacturer of analog and power semiconductor devices and sensors.

Proudly located in the Upper Midwest-the birthplace of the supercomputer and beating heart of the automotive industry-Polar Semiconductor is leading the charge in American made semiconductor manufacturing.

JOB SUMMARY :

Contribute to the development / transfer, optimization, and documentation of the overall process flow and macro modules required to fabricate reliable, manufacturable BCD (BiPolar-CMOS-DMOS), Discrete, MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems), optoelectronics devices which meet parametric and performance goals.

Characterize, evaluate, and document integrated semiconductor devices and reliability of circuit and process elements to ensure performance to quality standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Set up and perform process and device simulations to determine initial process parameters, capabilities, and direction for optimization of new process flows.

Design and perform experiments and analyze the results to determine the process sequences and parameters which will yield the target device parameters, by using the results of the process simulations or initial test lots as a starting point.

Analyze data (electrical, in-process measurement or visual inspection) from the fabrication of test lots to determine which parameters require additional optimization.

Work with Process Engineering to develop, characterize, and optimize process modules.

Support the processing of the initial test chip and transfer lots fabricated with the new process to identify and correct any problem areas and work to achieve first-pass success.

Write the documentation required to permit the new process to be transferred to production.

Provide inputs to and work with Device Engineers to develop layout rules for the process being developed, using equipment specifications and experimental data.

Recommend test structures for and contribute to the layout of test chip mask sets to aid in developing the new process and evaluating specific process-dependencies of device parameters.

Create and maintain schedules for assigned projects to include mitigation plans where needed to ensure projects are completed on time.

Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly development updates to external customers.

Support company initiatives, such as; quality, safety and environmental management, CQI, 5S, yield management, and cost containment

Perform other duties as required.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE :

Knowledge of several of the following, as needed to perform exact duties :

Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and process integration

Semiconductor fabrication processes

MEMS or optoelectronics fabrication

Device characterization techniques

Device layout design

Device reliability testing

Computer skills, including working knowledge of UNIX, JMP, KLayout.

Skills in DOE design, statistical data analysis, problem solving, writing, and communication.

Typically requires a minimum of Masters in Electrical Engineering or Physics.

MS with 3-5yrs or PhD with 1-2yrs experience preferred.

The estimated base pay for the position is $95,000-$125,000. The pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, job-related experience, skills and level of the position.

Full-time employees will be eligible to receive the following benefits and additional compensation :

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off starting the first day

401k including a generous company match

Tuition assistance

Disability and life insurance

Legal and ID theft insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Incentive Program (Bonus)