About the teamThe Process Team sits at the heart of our in-house device development, driving the design of each new generation of tools. This is unlike any role at a traditional foundry-we simultaneously develop recipes, apply novel materials, test and characterize our chips, and troubleshoot tools.
About the roleAs an R&D Device Engineer at Fab2, you are the vital link bridging process development, electrical test, and integration. You will define initial transistor architectures and drive deep diagnostic analysis. In this hands-on, high-ownership role, your characterization and parameter extraction will contribute to achieving our targets in device performance, scaling, power, cost and production time.
Responsibilities- Design device architectures and tailor novel transistor structures to meet device specifications
- Execute tape-outs and test key designs
- Perform electrical characterization (I-V/C-V) on transistors and MOSCAPs across process splits to establish baseline device behavior
- Dissect complex electrical and physical data to pinpoint bottlenecks and inform material and flow improvements
- Extract core device parameters to construct foundational technology performance models
Required experience- MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Solid State Physics, or a closely related field
- Rigorous understanding of advanced CMOS/MOSFET device physics and solid-state electronics fundamentals
- Experience with semiconductor device measurement (I-V/C-V) and probe station operation
- Strong skills in data analysis and scripting to accelerate testing and learning cycles.
- A knack for translating complex device physics concepts clearly to cross-functional partners.
Nice-to-have- Familiarity with semiconductor simulation software (e.g., TCAD, HSPICE) and practical experience with Process Design Kits (PDKs) or test chip layout
- Proficiency in scripting languages (such as Python or MATLAB) to automate testing workflows and large-scale data analysis
- Hands-on experience within a cleanroom environment and a comprehensive understanding of the full CMOS manufacturing process flow
- Background in executing semiconductor reliability testing (e.g., HCI, NBTI/PBTI, TDDB) and incorporating degradation mechanisms into process feedback
Working at fab2We're an early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and labs/offices in Austin, TX, Lockhart, TX, and San Francisco, CA.
Compensation: fab2 is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The annual salary range for this role is $110,000 - $180,000. Compensation is determined based on your qualifications and experience. Our total compensation package also includes generous equity in fab2.
Benefits: fab2 offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick Time
- Visa Sponsorship
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Weekly Learning & Development opportunities
- Commuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides from the office
- Lunches daily, Dinners 3x per week, Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks and Spindrifts
fab2, formerly known as Atomic Semi
