Senior Engineer I Process (Foundry)

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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Engineer I Process (Foundry) to join our dynamic Technology Development Group in San Jose CA. As part of our industry-leading FPGA Business Unit you will play a critical role in the research development and manufacturing of highly reliable non-volatile Field Programmable Gate Arrays. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive innovation and deliver high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define device lists and mask options for FPGA products utilizing foundry processes.
• Coordinate test chip and shuttle tape-outs ensuring timely and accurate execution.
• Define Technology Development (TD) test chips to support process development.
• Oversee test chip layout and collaborate with design fabrication and IP vendors to optimize test chip coverage within shuttle areas.
• Coordinate test chip silicon evaluation and process learning activities.
• Review silicon electrical test (Si Etest) data and provide actionable insights.
• Support product tape-out activities silicon learning yield analysis and qualification processes.
• Conduct process tuning to enhance device performance yield and qualification outcomes.
• Assist with all comprehensive yield analysis and failure analysis (FA) efforts to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Proven experience collaborating with foundries and external partners.
• Strong understanding of design rules mask creation and tape-out flows.
• Solid knowledge of semiconductor device physics and process integration.
• Demonstrated expertise in test chip design characterization and data analysis.
• Experience with failure analysis and yield improvement methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to cross-functional teams.
• Proactive adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced evolving environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to take initiative in addressing technical challenges.

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