Principal Technology Development Engineer

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

$140K — $210K *
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 12+ years in analog process and device development
  • 7+ years in BCD technology development or transfer
  • Familiarity with high voltage devices including Bipolar, CMOS, DMOS
  • Strong knowledge of semiconductor device physics and design rules

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain MPS power IC devices and processes
  • Interface with foundry and fabrication personnel for device qualification
  • Define and verify design rules with the CAD group
  • Collaborate with Design group to document device requirements
  • Work with Mask Design Group for layout and tooling
  • Consult with Product Engineering for yield questions
  • Conduct semiconductor device design and process simulations

Benefits

  • Commitment to sustainability and creativity
  • Opportunities to influence leading-edge technologies
  • Collaborative work environment across various tech groups
  • Exposure to cutting-edge power semiconductor developments
  • Strong focus on employee diversity and inclusion
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Job Summary:

Responsible for Developing and Maintaining MPS power IC devices and processes.

Essential Functions:
  • Process and device development for DMOS, Bipolar, CMOS, high voltage devices
  • Interface with MPS Foundry Group and with fabrication foundry personnel for development and qualification of devices, processes, and process changes.
  • Define design rules for various analog process technologies, and verify design rules vs. DRCs (Design Rule Checks) with CAD group.
  • Interface with Design group to provide, clarify, and document device requirements and capabilities.
  • Interface with Mask Design Group and Mask Shop for device layout and for mask/reticle tooling requirements.
  • Interface and consult with Product Engineering and Foundry Group to yield questions.
  • Engaged in:
  • Semiconductor device design to meet electrical specifications.
  • Process and device simulation.
  • Test structure layout using CAD software.
  • Definition of process experiments
  • Electrical measurements at wafer level


Qualifications:
  • MS or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 12 + overall years experience in analog process and device development
  • 7+ years in development or transfer of BCD technologies
  • Familiarity with Bipolar, CMOS, DMOS, high voltage devices
  • Knowledge of semiconductor device physics, process and device simulation, design rules, spice model extraction, graphics layout software and mask making requirements.


Locations:
  • San Jose, CA


Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The base salary range for this position in San Jose, CA is $140,000 - $210,000.

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