Microchip Technology

Senior Technical Staff Engineer - Process (Foundry)

Microchip Technology$88K — $232K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering or related field required
  • 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years in semiconductor
  • Experience with Foundry operations and communication
  • Familiarity with design rules and tape-out processes
  • Knowledge of semiconductor device physics
  • Strong skills in data analysis
  • Experience in test chip design and characterization
  • Understanding of failure analysis and yield improvement
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication skills for technical concepts
  • Proactive problem-solver with initiative

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate communication with the Foundry
  • Define process flow and create mask lists
  • Oversee test chip and shuttle tape-out processes
  • Define and coordinate TD test chips
  • Manage test chip layout and coverage
  • Collaborate with UMC/SST/design/IP vendors
  • Supervise test chip silicon and process learning
  • Conduct silicon Etest and data review
  • Analyze eNVM IP silicon data
  • Coordinate product tape-out and yield evaluation
  • Tuning processes for improved device yield
  • Assist with yield analysis and failure analysis

Benefits

  • Health benefits starting from day one
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Quarterly bonus payments
  • Restricted stock units as part of compensation
Full Job Description

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.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Feeling, Hearing, Other, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

80% Sitting, 10% Walking, 10% Standing, Usual Business Hours

Pay Range:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $88,000 - $232,000.*

*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

About Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology is an American semiconductor company headquartered in Chandler, Arizona. The company was founded in 1989 and has been providing microcontroller and analog semiconductors for over 30 years. Microchip Technology operates in over 100 locations in 70 countries and has more than 18,000 employees worldwide. The company's products include microcontrollers, memory, and other analog and mixed-signal products. Microchip Technology's mission is to provide innovative solutions for a wide range of applications, including automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics.
Learn more about Microchip Technology
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$37.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$333.3 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+14.9%
Revenue
$5.2 billion
NASDAQ

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