Technical Staff Engineer - Process (Foundry)

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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Staff Engineer - Process (Foundry) to join our Technology Development Group in San Jose, CA. This position is part of the FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) Business Unit, which is a leader in research, development, and manufacturing of highly reliable non-volatile Field Programmable Gate Arrays. The successful candidate will be responsible for below items:

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and communication with the Foundry
• Define process flow and mask list
• Coordinate test chip/shuttle tape out
• Define TD test chips
• Coordinate test chip layout
• Coordinate with UMC/SST/design/IP vendor on test chip coverage versus shuttle area
• Coordinate test chip Si and process learning
• Si Etest/data review
• eNVM IP Si data analysis
• Coordinate product tape out, Si learning, yield, and qual
• Process tuning as needed for device, yield, and qual
• Assist with all yield analysis and FAs

Requirements/Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience with 5+ years in the semiconductor industry.
• Experience with Foundry interaction and communication
• Familiar with design rules, mask, and tape-out flow
• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics
• Strong data analysis skills
• Experience in test chip design and characterization
• Good understanding of failure analysis and yield improvement
• Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to cross-functional teams.
• Proactive problem-solving attitude and a willingness to take initiative in addressing technical challenges.

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